Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Oud-Loosdrecht, Netherlands

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Oud-Loosdrecht...

Oud-Loosdrecht is a coastal city in the Netherlands. It is a fairly dense city close to the water with a population of 1720 people. The water temperature around Oud-Loosdrecht has significant variability 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 Oud-Loosdrecht 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 Oud-Loosdrecht?

The current water temperature in the month of November near Oud-Loosdrecht is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Oud-Loosdrecht?

There are not many surf spots close to Oud-Loosdrecht. A good spot nearby is Zandvoort, which is about 26.1km (16.4miles) away from Oud-Loosdrecht. Click here for directions and for more information on Zandvoort and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Oud-Loosdrecht are Langevelderslag, which is roughly 26.5km (16.4miles) away, and Noordwijk, located ca 27.6km (17.2miles) from Oud-Loosdrecht.

Are there gorgeous beaches close by?

Not too many beaches are in close proximity to Oud-Loosdrecht. A beach, which is not too far away, is Bredene, which is almost 113.3km (70.4miles) away from Oud-Loosdrecht. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also try Borkum-Nordseeheilbad, which is ca 115.5km (71.7miles) away from Oud-Loosdrecht.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Oud-Loosdrecht?

The sea temperature around Oud-Loosdrecht 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 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 scuba diving around Oud-Loosdrecht. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures drop down to 5°C (41°F). During this time, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok 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 advisable to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Oud-Loosdrecht?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during summer when temperatures range from 14 to 19°C (57-66°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Oud-Loosdrecht: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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