Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Boskamp, Netherlands

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Boskamp...

Boskamp is a coastal city in the Netherlands. It is a rather small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 1150 people. The water temperature around Boskamp varies extremely year round. The temperature ranges from 3.6°C (38.5°F) in January up to 19.5°C (67.1°F) in the month of July, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Boskamp is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Boskamp?

The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters around Boskamp is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Boskamp. A good spot nearby is Castricum Aan Zee, which is roughly 65.9km (41.2miles) away from Boskamp. Click here for more information on Castricum Aan Zee and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Boskamp are Egmond aan Zee, which is approximately 66.3km (41.2miles) away, and Wijk aan zee-Noordpier, located ca 66.4km (41.3miles) from Boskamp.

Are there white sand beaches close by?

There are not many beaches in proximity to Boskamp. The next good one is Borkum-Nordseeheilbad, which is only 89.5km (55.6miles) away from Boskamp. Another beach near Boskamp is Norddeich, which is ca 98.1km (60.9miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for Boskamp?

The sea temperature around Boskamp is relatively cold, reaching up to 20°C (67°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during December, January, and February, water temperatures reach lows of roughly 4°C (38°F). During this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing near Boskamp?

Due to significant water temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 4 to 9°C (38-47°F) during December, January, and February. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during summer when temperatures range from 15 to 20°C (58-67°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Boskamp: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Boskamp...

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