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

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

Oranjewoud is a coastal city in the Netherlands. It is a rather small-sized town close to the water with a population of 1062 people. The water temperature around Oranjewoud changes extremely year round. 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 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 Oranjewoud 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 Oranjewoud?

The current water temperature in the month of January near Oranjewoud is ca:

Are there surf spots in close proximity to Oranjewoud?

There are not many surf spots close to Oranjewoud. A spot that might be worth checking out is Vlieland, which is roughly 44.7km (31.6miles) away from Oranjewoud. Click here for more information on Vlieland and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Oranjewoud are Texel, Kogerstrand, which is roughly 50.8km (31.6miles) away, and Texel, Paal 12, located roughly 51.8km (32.2miles) from Oranjewoud.

Are there sandy beaches near by?

There are not too many beaches in close proximity to Oranjewoud. The next good one is Borkum-Nordseeheilbad, which is 53.2km (33.1miles) away from Oranjewoud. Another beautiful beach near Oranjewoud is Juist Beach, roughly 66.8km (41.5miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness do I need for Oranjewoud?

The sea temperature around Oranjewoud 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 required to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during December, January, and February, temperatures come down to 4°C (38°F). During these months, 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 people might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Oranjewoud?

Due to significant temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions alter 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 can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 15 to 20°C (59-68°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Oranjewoud: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Oranjewoud...

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