Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Oudenburg, Belgium

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

Oudenburg is a coastal city in Belgium. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 8752 people. The water temperature around Oudenburg has extreme variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 4.6°C (40.3°F) in January up to 18.6°C (65.5°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Oudenburg 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 Oudenburg?

The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters close to Oudenburg is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

Yes, there are several surf spots in proximity to Oudenburg. The closest one is Oostende oosterdam, which is 4.9km (3.2miles) away from Oudenburg. Click here for directions and for more information on Oostende oosterdam and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Oudenburg are Oostende centrum, which is 5.1km (3.2miles) away, and Oostende surfclub, located 5.2km (3.3miles) from Oudenburg.

Are there beaches located close to Oudenburg?

Yes, there are a few nice beaches in close proximity to Oudenburg. The closest one is Bredene, which is only 3.6km (2.3miles) away from Oudenburg. Another nice beach near Oudenburg is Ostend, which is roughly 3.8km (2.3miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Oudenburg?

The water temperature around Oudenburg is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (65°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 ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Oudenburg. Nevertheless, during winter, temperatures cool down to roughly 5°C (40°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Oudenburg?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (40-49°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions usually change during summer when water temperatures range from 14 to 19°C (56-65°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Oudenburg: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Oudenburg...

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