Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Bredene, Belgium

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

Bredene is a beach in Belgium. The water temperature around Bredene has extreme variability year round. The temperature ranges from 4.7°C (40.4°F) in January up to 18.2°C (64.7°F) in the month of August, 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 late summer, since Bredene 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 at Bredene?

The current water temperature in the month of September at Bredene is ca:

Are there surf spots located close to Bredene?

Yes, there are a few surf spots close to Bredene. The closest one is Oostende oosterdam, which is only 1.9km (1.6miles) away from Bredene. Click here for directions and for more information on Oostende oosterdam and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Bredene are Oostende centrum, which is 2.6km (1.6miles) away, and Oostende surfclub, located ca 3.3km (2miles) from Bredene.

Are there any other gorgeous beaches close to Bredene?

There are several other nice beaches in proximity to Bredene. The closest one is Ostend, which is 2.3km (1.4miles) away from Bredene. Another nice beach near Bredene is Broadstairs, which is roughly 67.1km (41.6miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Bredene?

The sea temperature at Bredene is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (65°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during winter, temperatures drop down to approximately 5°C (40°F). During this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some people might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Bredene?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (40-49°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures reach 13 to 18°C (56-65°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Bredene: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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