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

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

Wachtebeke is a coastal city in Belgium. It is a comparatively little coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 6911 people. The water temperature around Wachtebeke has significant 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 Wachtebeke 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 Wachtebeke?

The current water temperature in the month of January near Wachtebeke is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Wachtebeke. A good spot nearby is Windorgel-Vlissingen, which is 23.8km (16.4miles) away from Wachtebeke. Click here to check out more information on Windorgel-Vlissingen and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Wachtebeke are Surfers Paradise-Knokke, which is roughly 26.4km (16.4miles) away, and Casino break, located roughly 28.5km (17.7miles) from Wachtebeke.

Are there beautiful beaches close by?

No, there are not too many beaches close to Wachtebeke. One beach, which is not too far away, is Bredene, which is 39.2km (24.3miles) away from Wachtebeke. Another nice beach near Wachtebeke is Ostend, approximately 41km (25.4miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Wachtebeke?

The water temperature around Wachtebeke 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 feel comfortable, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Wachtebeke. However, during December, January, and February, temperatures reach lows of 5°C (40°F). During this time, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some people might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Wachtebeke?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (40-49°F) during December, January, and February. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during July, August, and September when temperatures reach 14 to 19°C (56-65°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Wachtebeke: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Wachtebeke...

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