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

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

Ranst is a coastal city in Belgium. It is a quite little city close to the water with a population of 17405 people. The water temperature around Ranst varies dramatically throughout the year. 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 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Ranst 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 Ranst?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Ranst is about:

Are there surf spots near Ranst?

There are not too many surf spots close to Ranst. A good spot nearby is Windorgel-Vlissingen, which is roughly 47.2km (33.2miles) away from Ranst. Click here for more information on Windorgel-Vlissingen and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Ranst are Domburg, which is approximately 53.4km (33.2miles) away, and Surfers Paradise-Knokke, located 53.9km (33.5miles) from Ranst.

Are there beaches close by?

No, there are not too many beaches in proximity to Ranst. The next good one is Bredene, which is 69km (42.8miles) away from Ranst. Another beach near Ranst is Ostend, which is roughly 70.9km (44miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness do I need for Ranst?

The water temperature around Ranst 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 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 diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures reach lows of roughly 5°C (41°F). In this season, 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 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 bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Ranst?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions alter 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. The conditions change during summer when temperatures go up to 14 to 19°C (58-67°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Ranst: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Ranst...

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