Weather on the Rostock Trelleborg crossing

Live maps for both ports and the sea in between. Wind and waves decide whether the crossing is calm or rough. In autumn and winter they sometimes decide whether the ferry sails at all.

Weather at Rostock ferry port

The weather at the terminal in the Überseehafen, where you check in and wait.

Weather at Trelleborg ferry port

The weather at the Swedish end, for when you board there or drive on after you arrive.

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Wind on the crossing

Wind tells you a lot about how the crossing will feel. The map shows the middle of the route, about halfway between the two ports.

Wave height on the crossing

If you get seasick easily, look at this map. Waves under a metre mean a calm trip. In summer the Baltic is usually calm; from autumn on it gets rougher.

Temperature on the crossing

On deck it’s usually colder than in either port, because there’s nothing out there to stop the wind. Handy to know before you decide what to wear.

Rain and storms over the Baltic

Rain along the route. Big weather systems over the Baltic lead to storm warnings, and storm warnings lead to delays and cancellations.

When the weather matters

In summer it hardly ever matters. From October to March it’s worth checking the day before. Even more so if you have a connection to make on the other side, or if you drive a high vehicle like a motorhome or caravan. Those are the first to suffer in strong wind.

If there’s a storm warning, contact your ferry company before you drive to the port. A cancelled sailing is easier to deal with at home than in a queue at the terminal.

Frequently asked questions

Can weather cancel the Rostock Trelleborg ferry?

Yes, but it doesn’t happen often. Storm warnings on the Baltic sometimes cause delays or cancellations, mostly in autumn and winter.

Which forecast should I check?

Wind and wave height. They matter much more for how the crossing feels than temperature or rain.

Is the Baltic crossing rough?

Not usually in summer. In autumn and winter it can be rougher, but the ships are big, so you hardly feel a moderate swell.

Should I check both ports as well as the crossing?

Yes, if you have a long drive on either side. The weather at the port and out at sea is often different.

Does bad weather make the crossing longer?

It can. A strong headwind or a heavy swell adds time to the usual 6 hours, so leave some margin if you have to catch something after you arrive.