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

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

Oosterhout is a coastal city in the Netherlands. It is a fairly medium-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 53107 people. The water temperature around Oosterhout has a large variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 4.8°C (40.7°F) in February up to 19.4°C (67°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Oosterhout 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 Oosterhout?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Oosterhout is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Oosterhout. A spot that might be worth checking out is Ter Heijde, which is about 39.8km (24.8miles) away from Oosterhout. Click here for more information on Ter Heijde and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Oosterhout are Hoek van Holland, which is 39.9km (24.8miles) away, and Kijkduin, located ca 40km (24.8miles) from Oosterhout.

Are there gorgeous beaches near by?

There are not too many beaches in close proximity to Oosterhout. One beach, which is not too far away, is Bredene, which is 86.4km (53.7miles) away from Oosterhout. Another gorgeous beach near Oosterhout is Ostend, approximately 88.7km (55.1miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Oosterhout?

The sea temperature around Oosterhout is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (67°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 a good amount of time, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during late winter, sea temperatures reach lows of roughly 5°C (41°F). During these months, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, 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 bring a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Oosterhout?

Due to significant temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter a lot 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 normally change during July, August, and September when water temperatures go up to 14 to 19°C (58-67°F). Fish that like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Oosterhout: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Oosterhout...

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