Water temperature
20.8 °C
Air: 15 °C
Water temperature 20.8 °C · Bay of Lübeck
Water temperature in Travemünde
The water temperature in Travemünde is currently 20.8 °C. This value comes from the Open-Meteo marine forecast for the Bay of Lübeck and is loaded when the page is built – with a timestamp, without invented precision. Below: the next days and the official bathing-water status.
How warm is the water right now? 20.8 °C
Wave height
0.0 m
calm (glassy)
period 1.6 s · from north-west
Wind
6 km/h
from west · light breeze (2 Bft)
gusts up to 13 km/h · Kite/SUP: not enough wind
UV-Index
low
Vibrio
5.73 / 30
elevated
Water level
+26 cm
deviation from mean water level
Expected (BSH forecast)
- Bis Sonntag Abend −15 +20 cm
- Sonntag in der Nacht 0 +45 cm
- Montag im Tagesverlauf +10 +45 cm
The next days
- today 18°/14°light rain63 % rain
- Tue 18°/12°light rain43 % rain
- Wed 21°/15°light showers53 % rain
- Thu 21°/13°partly cloudy40 % rain
- Fri 23°/15°light rain
Water quality – official bathing-water status
Water today 20.8 °C
Travemünde main beach (Kurstrand)
Excellent water quality
Priwall beach
Excellent water quality
Both of Travemünde's official bathing sites have held the top EU class for years. Travemünde main beach (Kurstrand): rated “excellent” in all 14 EU assessment years since 2012. Priwall beach: “excellent” in 12 of 15 EU assessment years, otherwise “good” – “excellent” without interruption since 2021.
Classification of all EU assessment years
| Assessment year | Travemünde main beach (Kurstrand) | Priwall beach |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 (2009–2012) | ausgezeichnet | gut |
| 2013 (2010–2013) | ausgezeichnet | gut |
| 2014 (2011–2014) | ausgezeichnet | ausgezeichnet |
| 2015 (2012–2015) | ausgezeichnet | ausgezeichnet |
| 2016 (2013–2016) | ausgezeichnet | ausgezeichnet |
| 2017 (2014–2017) | ausgezeichnet | ausgezeichnet |
| 2018 (2015–2018) | ausgezeichnet | ausgezeichnet |
| 2019 (2016–2019) | ausgezeichnet | ausgezeichnet |
| 2020 (2017–2020) | ausgezeichnet | gut |
| 2021 (2018–2021) | ausgezeichnet | ausgezeichnet |
| 2022 (2019–2022) | ausgezeichnet | ausgezeichnet |
| 2023 (2020–2023) | ausgezeichnet | ausgezeichnet |
| 2024 (2021–2024) | ausgezeichnet | ausgezeichnet |
| 2025 (2022–2025) | ausgezeichnet | ausgezeichnet |
EU bathing water classification, calculated from four years of official laboratory samples (roughly monthly in season) – not a live reading. Acute warnings (e.g. blue-green algae) day-to-day on the official bathing water map.
Source:
Open Data Schleswig-Holstein
(Datenlizenz Deutschland – Namensnennung – 2.0 (Land Schleswig-Holstein)) · Data as of: 17 August 2026 · History/season: CC BY 4.0, Data as of: 18 July 2026
The EU classification measures faecal germs – not vibrios. What vibrios are and who needs to take care
Putting the water temperature in context
What is normal over the year
In high summer (July/August) the Bay of Lübeck usually reaches 18 to 22 °C, occasionally more in warm spells. Spring is cool (May often 10–14 °C); in autumn the water holds its warmth longer than the air. In winter it drops towards freezing; iced-over bays are rare but possible.
Why the value swings
On the Baltic, offshore wind turns the water over: with strong west/south-west wind the warm surface water is pushed away and colder water rises – the temperature can drop several degrees within a day. After calm sunny days it climbs back just as quickly.
Measured, not “live”
The value above is a model/forecast reading from the marine API for the bay, not a sensor at the jetty. It is good for the trend and for planning your day – the last degree is decided by the thermometer on the beach. There is no official live measuring station for water temperature on Travemünde’s beach.
Part of the context is the water itself: why the Baltic is only about half as salty as the North Sea has its own page.
Water temperature through the year
Monthly means off Travemünde, computed from Open-Meteo daily readings 2023–2025 – not a model climate but the average of real measurement days. July and August are the warmest bathing months; individual days vary noticeably with the wind.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (°C) | 4.4 | 3.7 | 5.2 | 9.1 | 14.4 | 18.6 | 20.3 | 20.3 | 18.7 | 13.5 | 9.4 | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions about the water temperature
How warm is the water in Travemünde today?
Currently around 20.8 °C (Open-Meteo Marine, loaded at build time, with a timestamp at the top of the page). In high summer the Bay of Lübeck usually reaches 18 to 22 °C.
When is the water in Travemünde warmest?
Usually in July and August. The Baltic lags the air a little: the warmest beach month is often August, and even September is usually more pleasant than June.
Why did the water suddenly get colder?
Usually because of offshore wind. Strong west or south-west wind pushes the warm surface water away from the coast and cooler deep water rises (upwelling). The temperature can drop several degrees within a day and rise again after calm weather.
Is the water temperature here a live measurement?
It is a measured forecast value from the Open-Meteo marine API for the Bay of Lübeck, loaded at build time and timestamped – not a sensor on the beach itself. There is no official live station for water temperature in Travemünde.
How good is the water quality in Travemünde?
Both official bathing waters – Kurstrand and Priwall – carry the EU classification “excellent” (period 2022–2025). It is based on official laboratory samples taken roughly monthly in season; there is no live reading for quality.
Are there tides in Travemünde?
Hardly – the Baltic is almost tide-free; the tidal range in the Bay of Lübeck is a few centimetres. Noticeable water level changes are usually caused by wind; the live module above shows the current level.
