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

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

Ermelo is a coastal city in the Netherlands. It is a comparatively little coastal town close to the water with a population of 26428 people. The water temperature around Ermelo has a large variability year round. 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 Ermelo 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 Ermelo?

The current water temperature in the month of June near Ermelo is approximately:

Are there surf spots near Ermelo?

There are not too many surf spots close to Ermelo. A spot, which is not too far away, is Wijk aan zee-Noordpier, which is about 46km (28.8miles) away from Ermelo. Click here to check out more information on Wijk aan zee-Noordpier and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Ermelo are Castricum Aan Zee, which is 46.3km (28.8miles) away, and Ijmuiden, located roughly 46.4km (28.8miles) from Ermelo.

Are there nice beaches near by?

No, not too many beaches are in close proximity to Ermelo. The closest decent one is Borkum-Nordseeheilbad, which is 98.8km (61.4miles) away from Ermelo. If you have some extra time, you can also visit Norddeich, roughly 110.4km (68.6miles) away from Ermelo.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Ermelo?

The water temperature around Ermelo 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 feel comfortable, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, sea temperatures reach lows of nearly 5°C (41°F). During these months, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended 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 carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Ermelo?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. 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. However, the conditions change during summer when sea temperatures reach 14 to 19°C (57-66°F). Fish that can often be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Ermelo: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Ermelo...

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