Best Time to Ride · SUP · Sweden
SUP in Sweden
2 SUP spots in Sweden. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for SUP.
Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for SUP in Sweden: July–August. Then water around 19°C (3/2 wetsuit).
- Top picks: Malmö – Ribersborg & Marstrand.
- For beginners: Malmö – Ribersborg.
Malmö – RibersborgSkåne, Sweden · best July–AugustBeginner-friendly · 19°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ CPH 19 kmWater temperature per month (°C)
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Best time to go →
MarstrandVästra Götaland, Sweden · best May–SeptemberIntermediate and up · ✈ GOT 48 kmWater temperature per month (°C)
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Best time to go →Water: average sea surface temperature.
Month by month in Sweden
| Month | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 3°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 2°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 4°C |
| MarchMar | 4°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 7°C |
| AprilApr | 7°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 11°C |
| MayMay | 12°C | 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 16°C |
| JuneJun | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 19°C |
| JulyJul | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 20°C |
| AugustAug | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 20°C |
| SeptemberSep | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 18°C |
| OctoberOct | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 13°C |
| NovemberNov | 8°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 8°C |
| DecemberDec | 5°C | 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves | 5°C |
Averages of the 2 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for SUP in Sweden?
Best time for SUP in Sweden: July–August. Then water around 19°C (3/2 wetsuit).
What wetsuit do I need in Sweden?
It depends on the month: about 19°C water in July (3/2 wetsuit) and about 2°C in February (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).
Is Sweden good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Malmö – Ribersborg.
Which airport is closest?
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH), 19 km from Malmö – Ribersborg; Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), 48 km from Marstrand.
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