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

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

Scharendijke is a coastal city in the Netherlands. It is a comparatively little coastal town close to the water with a population of 1347 people. The water temperature around Scharendijke varies significantly 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 shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Scharendijke 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 Scharendijke?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Scharendijke is approximately:

Are there surf spots near Scharendijke?

Yes, there are several surf spots close to Scharendijke. The nearest one is Maasvlakte, which is 15.5km (11.9miles) away from Scharendijke. Click here for directions and for more information on Maasvlakte and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Scharendijke are Maasexpress, which is roughly 19.1km (11.9miles) away, and Domburg, located approximately 20.3km (12.6miles) from Scharendijke.

Are there nice beaches near by?

No, there are not too many beaches in close proximity to Scharendijke. One beach, which is not too far away, is Bredene, which is just 51.2km (31.8miles) away from Scharendijke. Another gorgeous beach near Scharendijke is Ostend, which is ca 53.5km (33.2miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Scharendijke?

The water temperature around Scharendijke 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 recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures cool down to nearly 5°C (41°F). During this time, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very chilly 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 Scharendijke?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during summer when temperatures go up to 14 to 19°C (58-67°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Scharendijke: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Scharendijke...

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