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

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

Sassenheim is a coastal city in the Netherlands. It is a fairly dense town close to the ocean with a population of 14817 people. The water temperature around Sassenheim has a large variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 4.8°C (40.6°F) in February up to 19.2°C (66.5°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Sassenheim 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 Sassenheim?

The current water temperature in the month of January near Sassenheim is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

Yes, there are a few surf spots in proximity to Sassenheim. The nearest one is Noordwijk, which is 4.1km (3.3miles) away from Sassenheim. Click here to check out more information on Noordwijk and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Sassenheim are Katwijk watering, which is 5.3km (3.3miles) away, and Langevelderslag, located 5.6km (3.5miles) from Sassenheim.

Are there gorgeous beaches near by?

There are not too many beaches in close proximity to Sassenheim. A beach that might be worth checking out is Bredene, which is 95.8km (59.5miles) away from Sassenheim. Another good beach near Sassenheim is Ostend, which is 98.1km (60.9miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Sassenheim?

The sea temperature around Sassenheim 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 feel comfortable, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures reach lows of approximately 5°C (41°F). During this time, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some people might even be ok 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 big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Sassenheim?

Due to significant temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions normally change during summer when water temperatures range from 14 to 19°C (57-66°F). Fish that can frequently be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Sassenheim: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Sassenheim...

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