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

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

Epe is a coastal city in the Netherlands. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 33385 people. The water temperature around Epe has significant variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 3.6°C (38.5°F) in January up to 19.5°C (67.1°F) in the month of July, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Epe 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 Epe?

The current water temperature in the month of April in the waters close to Epe is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Epe. A good spot nearby is Castricum Aan Zee, which is 59.7km (37.4miles) away from Epe. Click here to check out more information on Castricum Aan Zee and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Epe are Egmond aan Zee, which is roughly 60.2km (37.4miles) away, and Wijk aan zee-Noordpier, located roughly 60.2km (37.4miles) from Epe.

Are there beaches close by?

No, there are not many beaches close to Epe. A beach that might be worth checking out is Borkum-Nordseeheilbad, which is only 90.1km (56miles) away from Epe. Another nice beach near Epe is Norddeich, which is roughly 99.8km (62miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Epe?

The water temperature around Epe is relatively cold, reaching up to 20°C (67°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Epe. Nevertheless, during winter, temperatures reach lows of 4°C (38°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some people might even be fine 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 big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Epe?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 4 to 9°C (38-47°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during summer when water temperatures reach 15 to 20°C (58-67°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Epe: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Epe...

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