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

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

Oudega is a coastal city in the Netherlands. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 1723 people. The water temperature around Oudega has a large variability year round. The temperature ranges from 3.2°C (37.7°F) in February up to 18°C (64.4°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Oudega 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 Oudega?

The current water temperature in the month of May in the waters close to Oudega is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Oudega. A spot that might be worth checking out is Vlieland, which is about 41.1km (26.6miles) away from Oudega. Click here to check out more information on Vlieland and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Oudega are Borkum, Nordstrand, which is roughly 42.7km (26.6miles) away, and Texel, Kogerstrand, located roughly 51.7km (32.1miles) from Oudega.

Are there beaches near by?

No, there are not many beaches in close proximity to Oudega. A good beach nearby is Borkum-Nordseeheilbad, which is 42.1km (26.2miles) away from Oudega. Another nice beach near Oudega is Juist Beach, which is roughly 56.4km (35miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Oudega?

The water temperature around Oudega is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (64°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during January, February, and March, water temperatures drop down to roughly 3°C (38°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Oudega?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°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 go up to 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Oudega: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Oudega...

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