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

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

Diemen is a coastal city in the Netherlands. It is a comparatively little coastal town close to the water with a population of 24361 people. The water temperature around Diemen varies significantly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 4.8°C (40.6°F) in February up to 18.9°C (66°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Diemen 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 Diemen?

The current water temperature in the month of January near Diemen is approximately:

Are there surf spots near Diemen?

Yes, there are several surf spots close to Diemen. The closest one is Zandvoort, which is 18.6km (11.7miles) away from Diemen. Click here for directions and for more information on Zandvoort and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Diemen are Wijk aan zee-Noordpier, which is 18.9km (11.7miles) away, and Ijmuiden, located approximately 19.1km (11.9miles) from Diemen.

Are there beautiful beaches near Diemen?

No, not too many beaches are located near to Diemen. A beach, which is not too far away, is Borkum-Nordseeheilbad, which is 111.1km (69miles) away from Diemen. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try Bredene, which is ca 115.1km (71.5miles) away from Diemen.

What wetsuit is recommended for Diemen?

The water temperature around Diemen is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (66°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 several hours, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Diemen. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures come down to nearly 5°C (41°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Diemen?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during summer when temperatures range from 14 to 19°C (57-66°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Diemen: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Diemen...

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