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

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

Duivendrecht is a coastal city in the Netherlands. It is a comparatively little city close to the water with a population of 5000 people. The water temperature around Duivendrecht varies dramatically 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 illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Duivendrecht 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 Duivendrecht?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Duivendrecht is about:

Are there surf spots near Duivendrecht?

Yes, there are several surf spots close to Duivendrecht. The nearest one is Zandvoort, which is only 17.7km (11.4miles) away from Duivendrecht. Click here for more information on Zandvoort and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Duivendrecht are Wijk aan zee-Noordpier, which is 18.4km (11.4miles) away, and Ijmuiden, located approximately 18.5km (11.5miles) from Duivendrecht.

Are there beautiful beaches near by?

No, not too many beaches are in close proximity to Duivendrecht. The closest decent beach is Borkum-Nordseeheilbad, which is 112.2km (69.7miles) away from Duivendrecht. If you don't mind the drive, you can also check out Bredene, which is ca 113.9km (70.7miles) away from Duivendrecht.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Duivendrecht?

The water temperature around Duivendrecht 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 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Duivendrecht. However, during January, February, and March, temperatures cool down to approximately 5°C (41°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, 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 better to carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Duivendrecht?

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

Directions to Duivendrecht: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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