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

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

Grijpskerk is a coastal city in the Netherlands. It is a rather small-sized town close to the water with a population of 2809 people. The water temperature around Grijpskerk varies extremely throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 2.4°C (36.3°F) in March up to 17.8°C (64°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Grijpskerk 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 Grijpskerk?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Grijpskerk is ca:

Are there surf spots in close proximity to Grijpskerk?

There are not many surf spots close to Grijpskerk. A spot, which is not too far away, is Borkum, Nordstrand, which is 27.7km (29miles) away from Grijpskerk. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Borkum, Nordstrand and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Grijpskerk are Norderney, which is approximately 46.7km (29miles) away, and Vlieland, located roughly 52km (32.3miles) from Grijpskerk.

Are there sandy beaches near by?

There are not too many beaches in proximity to Grijpskerk. A beach that might be worth checking out is Borkum-Nordseeheilbad, which is only 26.9km (16.7miles) away from Grijpskerk. Another fun beach near Grijpskerk is Juist Beach, which is roughly 40.7km (25.3miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Grijpskerk?

The sea temperature around Grijpskerk is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (64°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 might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Grijpskerk. However, during February, March, and April, water temperatures come down to nearly 2°C (36°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some people might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Grijpskerk?

Due to significant temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (36-45°F) during spring. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Grijpskerk: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Grijpskerk...

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