Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Melle, Belgium

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

Melle is a coastal city in Belgium. It is a quite little city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 10687 people. The water temperature around Melle has significant variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 4.6°C (40.3°F) in January up to 18.6°C (65.5°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Melle 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 Melle?

The current water temperature in the month of January in the waters near Melle is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Melle. A spot, which is not too far away, is Surfers Paradise-Knokke, which is 31.9km (20.3miles) away from Melle. Click here to check out more information on Surfers Paradise-Knokke and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Melle are Windorgel-Vlissingen, which is roughly 32.8km (20.3miles) away, and Casino break, located 33.1km (20.5miles) from Melle.

Are there beaches close by?

No, there are not many beaches in proximity to Melle. A beach that might be worth checking out is Bredene, which is only 39.4km (24.5miles) away from Melle. Another good beach near Melle is Ostend, which is 40.7km (25.3miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness is recommended for Melle?

The water temperature around Melle is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (65°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 ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Melle. However, during December, January, and February, temperatures come down to roughly 5°C (40°F). During these months, 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 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 advisable to have a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Melle?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (40-49°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions typically change during July, August, and September when temperatures reach 14 to 19°C (56-65°F). Fish that like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Melle: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Melle...

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