Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near De Westereen, Netherlands

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about De Westereen...

De Westereen is a coastal city in the Netherlands. It is a comparatively little city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 5175 people. The water temperature around De Westereen changes dramatically throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 2.9°C (37.1°F) in February up to 17.4°C (63.3°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (50°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since De Westereen 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 De Westereen?

The current water temperature in the month of June in the waters near De Westereen is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to De Westereen. A good spot nearby is Borkum, Nordstrand, which is about 34.9km (25.4miles) away from De Westereen. Click here to check out more information on Borkum, Nordstrand and its water temperature. Other surfspots near De Westereen are Vlieland, which is roughly 40.9km (25.4miles) away, and Texel, Kogerstrand, located approximately 54.3km (33.7miles) from De Westereen.

Are there beautiful beaches close by?

No, there are not many beaches in proximity to De Westereen. One beach, which is not too far away, is Borkum-Nordseeheilbad, which is only 34.6km (21.5miles) away from De Westereen. Another good beach near De Westereen is Juist Beach, 49.4km (30.7miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness is recommended for De Westereen?

The water temperature around De Westereen is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (63°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures reach lows of 3°C (37°F). During this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near De Westereen?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (37-46°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions change during summer when temperatures reach 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish that like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to De Westereen: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about De Westereen...

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