Baltic Sea water levels on October 28th: ​​Storm surge warning for MV!

Baltic Sea water levels on October 28th: ​​Storm surge warning for MV!

Today, October 28, 2025, the situation on the Baltic Sea coast in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is an important topic. The water levels vary greatly and not only leisure activities but also safety-related decisions depend on these values. According to the report in the Ostsee-Zeitung, determining the water levels at various measuring stations such as Wismar, Warnemünde, Althagen, Barth, Stralsund, Sassnitz and Greifswald is of crucial importance.

The focus is on terms such as “mean low water” (MNW) and “mean high water” (MHW), which are of interest to the public and shipping. The MNW for Warnemünde is 407 cm, while the MHW was measured at 617 cm. Historically, the highest flood level in Warnemünde was 770 cm on November 13, 1872.

Current water levels and storm surge warnings

Daily water level forecasts are particularly important for shipping and coastal residents. These forecasts, which are made twice daily at 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., are important for garbage collectors, ferry operators and tourism associations. The information is disseminated via radio, television and websites, among other things, informed the experts from the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (bsh.de) about the current processes.

The storm surge classes that guide public warnings range from a light storm surge exceeding 1 m above the MNW to a very severe storm surge exceeding 2 m. During the last severe storm surges in October, damage of around 56 million euros was recorded, including a financial requirement of 42 million euros in the city of Sassnitz to restore the infrastructure, as well as 6 million euros to compensate for sand losses on beaches and dunes.

The value of predictions and warnings

But how do you ensure that these warnings are passed on in a timely manner? The warning service is able to measure deviations from the normal mean water. For example, a storm surge warning is issued from 1.00 m above the MNW, in the event of a severe storm surge from 1.50 m and in the event of a very severe storm surge when the water level exceeds 2.00 m. These predictions play a crucial role in maritime safety and coastal protection.

The latter ensures that both industry and communities are well informed to take timely action, especially when extreme weather events are imminent in the Baltic Sea. As auto.de shows in an exciting way, the service also works via digital channels, so that the public can react quickly to current circumstances.

Overall, it is clear that the water levels in the Baltic Sea are not only important for sailors, fishermen and tourists, but also play a central role in public safety and coastal protection. In view of the recurring challenges caused by natural events, a good knack for dealing with water levels is required.