Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Oud-Turnhout, Belgium

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

Oud-Turnhout is a coastal city in Belgium. It is a fairly dense city close to the water with a population of 12354 people. The water temperature around Oud-Turnhout has extreme variability year round. 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 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 Oud-Turnhout 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-Turnhout?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Oud-Turnhout is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Oud-Turnhout?

There are not many surf spots close to Oud-Turnhout. The closest decent spot is Hoek van Holland, which is about 59.4km (37.4miles) away from Oud-Turnhout. Click here for directions and for more information on Hoek van Holland and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Oud-Turnhout are Maasvlakte, which is roughly 60.2km (37.4miles) away, and Ter Heijde, located roughly 60.2km (37.4miles) from Oud-Turnhout.

Are there gorgeous beaches near Oud-Turnhout?

There are not too many beaches close to Oud-Turnhout. A good beach nearby is Bredene, which is just 87.2km (54.2miles) away from Oud-Turnhout. Another beach near Oud-Turnhout is Ostend, approximately 89.3km (55.4miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Oud-Turnhout?

The sea temperature around Oud-Turnhout 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 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, 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 approximately 5°C (41°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some people might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

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

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary 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 can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures go up to 14 to 19°C (58-67°F). Fish that can often be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

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

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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