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

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

Hoogland is a coastal city in the Netherlands. It is a quite dense city close to the water with a population of 10587 people. The water temperature around Hoogland changes significantly 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 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 Hoogland 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 Hoogland?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Hoogland is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Hoogland?

There are not many surf spots close to Hoogland. A spot, which is not too far away, is Zandvoort, which is just 38.1km (24.2miles) away from Hoogland. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Zandvoort and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Hoogland are Langevelderslag, which is ca 38.9km (24.2miles) away, and Wijk aan zee-Noordpier, located ca 39.3km (24.4miles) from Hoogland.

Are there beaches near by?

Not too many beaches are in proximity to Hoogland. The next good one is Borkum-Nordseeheilbad, which is more than 110.6km (68.7miles) away from Hoogland. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also visit Bredene, ca 122.8km (76.3miles) away from Hoogland.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Hoogland?

The sea temperature around Hoogland 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 required to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Hoogland. Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures drop down to approximately 5°C (41°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Hoogland?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions vary 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 love this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during summer when water temperatures range from 14 to 19°C (57-66°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Hoogland: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Hoogland...

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