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

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

Menaam is a coastal city in the Netherlands. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 2682 people. The water temperature around Menaam has a large variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 3.6°C (38.5°F) in January up to 20.1°C (68.2°F) in the month of August, 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 late summer, since Menaam 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 Menaam?

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

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Menaam. A spot that might be worth checking out is Vlieland, which is 25.9km (23.9miles) away from Menaam. Click here for directions and for more information on Vlieland and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Menaam are Texel, Kogerstrand, which is ca 38.5km (23.9miles) away, and Texel, Paal 12, located approximately 41.3km (25.6miles) from Menaam.

Are there nice beaches near by?

No, there are not too many beaches in close proximity to Menaam. A beach that might be worth checking out is Borkum-Nordseeheilbad, which is just 48.6km (30.2miles) away from Menaam. Another beach near Menaam is Juist Beach, roughly 63.8km (39.6miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Menaam?

The water temperature around Menaam is relatively cold, reaching up to 20°C (68°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during winter, temperatures drop down to approximately 4°C (38°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Menaam?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 4 to 9°C (38-47°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during summer when water temperatures reach 15 to 20°C (59-68°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Menaam: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Menaam...

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