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

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

Dendermonde is a coastal city in Belgium. It is a fairly dense town close to the water with a population of 43055 people. The water temperature around Dendermonde changes dramatically during the year. The temperature ranges from 4.6°C (40.3°F) in January up to 18.6°C (65.5°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 Dendermonde 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 Dendermonde?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Dendermonde is ca:

Are there surf spots located close to Dendermonde?

There are not many surf spots close to Dendermonde. A good spot nearby is Windorgel-Vlissingen, which is 37.5km (24.8miles) away from Dendermonde. Click here for directions and for more information on Windorgel-Vlissingen and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Dendermonde are Surfers Paradise-Knokke, which is approximately 40km (24.8miles) away, and Casino break, located 41.9km (26miles) from Dendermonde.

Are there gorgeous beaches close by?

There are not too many beaches in proximity to Dendermonde. A beach that might be worth checking out is Bredene, which is only 50.8km (31.6miles) away from Dendermonde. Another beach near Dendermonde is Ostend, roughly 52.4km (32.5miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Dendermonde?

The sea temperature around Dendermonde is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (65°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during winter, water temperatures cool down to approximately 5°C (40°F). During these months, a 5/6 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 amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Dendermonde?

Due to significant temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (40-49°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions normally change during summer when water temperatures range from 14 to 19°C (56-65°F). Fish which can frequently be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Dendermonde: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Dendermonde...

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