Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Tzum, Netherlands
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Tzum...
Tzum is a coastal city in the Netherlands.
It is a fairly small-sized town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 1225 people.
The water temperature around Tzum changes significantly year round.
The temperature ranges from 3.6°C (38.5°F) in January up to 20.1°C (68.2°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Tzum 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 Tzum?
The current water temperature in the month of November in the waters around Tzum is ca:
8°C (47°F)
Are there surf spots near by?
There are not many surf spots in close proximity to Tzum. The closest decent spot is Vlieland, which is 23.4km (21miles) away from Tzum.
Click here for directions and for more information on Vlieland and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Tzum are
Texel, Kogerstrand, which is roughly 33.8km (21miles) away, and
Texel, Paal 12, located approximately 36.3km (22.5miles) from Tzum.
Are there sandy beaches in proximity to Tzum?
There are not many beaches near to Tzum. One beach, which is not too far away, is
Borkum-Nordseeheilbad, which is just 54.2km (33.7miles) away from Tzum. Another beautiful beach near Tzum is
Juist Beach, roughly 69.3km (43miles) away.
What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Tzum?
The sea temperature around Tzum is relatively cold, reaching up to 20°C (68°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 might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during winter, water temperatures reach lows of approximately 4°C (38°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.
How is the diving and fishing near Tzum?
Due to significant sea temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 4 to 9°C (38-47°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during summer when sea temperatures range from 15 to 20°C (59-68°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.
Directions to Tzum: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
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