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

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

Drogeham is a coastal city in the Netherlands. It is a comparatively little coastal town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 1800 people. The water temperature around Drogeham changes significantly during 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 shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (50°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Drogeham 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 Drogeham?

The current water temperature in the month of October in the waters close to Drogeham is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Drogeham. A good spot nearby is Borkum, Nordstrand, which is 35.7km (27.6miles) away from Drogeham. Click here for directions and for more information on Borkum, Nordstrand and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Drogeham are Vlieland, which is roughly 44.4km (27.6miles) away, and Norderney, located ca 55.6km (34.5miles) from Drogeham.

Are there beautiful beaches close by?

No, there are not many beaches in proximity to Drogeham. One beach, which is not too far away, is Borkum-Nordseeheilbad, which is just 35.1km (21.8miles) away from Drogeham. Another gorgeous beach near Drogeham is Juist Beach, roughly 49.4km (30.7miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness is recommended for Drogeham?

The water temperature around Drogeham 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 be in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Drogeham. Nevertheless, during late winter, water temperatures reach lows of nearly 3°C (37°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to feel not too cold, but some people might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Drogeham?

Due to relatively large sea temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot 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 are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during summer when water temperatures range from 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Drogeham: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Drogeham...

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