Is Mjälen good for swimming today?
Mjälen has BeachFinder Score: 74/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Mjälen today
Mjälen is a BeachFinder spot in SE-S, SE. Today, compare water temperature 0°C, wind 6 km/h · E, uv 5.2, waves 0.0 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 74/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
0°C
Wind
6 km/h · E
UV
5.2
Waves
0.0 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Jul 10, 09:15 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 74/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Jul 10, 09:15 PM
Water temp
0°C
Air temp
20°C
Feels like
21°C
UV index
5.2
Wind
6 km/h · E
Gust 13 km/h
Waves
0.0 m
Current
0 km/h · N
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Mjälen
Mjälen extends along the southern coast of Sweden, in the Scanian region, immediately adjacent to Landskrona and the Kattegat archipelago. This fine sandy beach borders a shallow bay, characterized by temperate and calm waters, typical of the southern Baltic Sea. The surrounding coastline alternates between small sandy coves and rocky areas, forming a fragmented coastal landscape where each beach has its own character. The beach itself offers a strip of golden sand, narrow but well-defined, which gradually slopes into the water. Unlike the more exposed beaches located 4.6 km and 8.2 km to the east, Mjälen benefits from moderate exposure, making it a quiet place, particularly appreciated in the late afternoon when the low light highlights the ripples of the sand. In the immediate vicinity, just 0.3 km away, two other beaches offer alternatives, but Mjälen stands out for its direct accessibility and less frequented atmosphere than its immediate neighbors. The site remains intentionally unadorned: no structured facilities, no swimming supervision, and access is not developed for people with reduced mobility. This absence of infrastructure reflects the preserved natural character of the Scandinavian coast, where swimming is an autonomous endeavor. A supervised swimming area exists 2.2 km away for those who prefer a guided alternative.
About this spot
The name Mjälen comes from Old Swedish and literally means a small bay or coastal hollow—a common geographical designation in Scania, a region historically contested between Sweden and Denmark. This coastal area, shaped by Quaternary glaciations, features terrain typical of the southern Baltic Sea, with its glacial sand beaches and shallow seabeds. Mjälen embodies the Swedish tradition of free access to natural shores, a practice rooted in the Allemansrätten law, which guarantees everyone the right to move and stay on non-cultivated land, including public beaches, regardless of land ownership.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Mjälen today?
0°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Mjälen today?
6 km/h · E. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Mjälen?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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