Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Wijnegem, Belgium
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Wijnegem...
Wijnegem is a coastal city in Belgium.
It is a comparatively small coastal town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 8932 people.
The water temperature around Wijnegem has a large variability 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 Wijnegem 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 Wijnegem?
The current water temperature in the month of March in the waters close to Wijnegem is approximately:
6°C (42°F)
Are there surf spots near by?
There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Wijnegem. A spot that might be worth checking out is Windorgel-Vlissingen, which is roughly 44.4km (31.3miles) away from Wijnegem.
Click here for more information on Windorgel-Vlissingen and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Wijnegem are
Domburg, which is roughly 50.4km (31.3miles) away, and
Surfers Paradise-Knokke, located 51.4km (32miles) from Wijnegem.
Are there nice beaches near by?
No, there are not many beaches in close proximity to Wijnegem. The next good one is
Bredene, which is only 66.9km (41.6miles) away from Wijnegem. Another gorgeous beach near Wijnegem is
Ostend, which is 68.8km (42.8miles) away.
What wetsuit thickness do I need for Wijnegem?
The water temperature around Wijnegem 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 several hours, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Wijnegem. Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures cool down to approximately 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 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 scuba diving and fishing near Wijnegem?
Due to relatively large sea temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions change 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 typically change during summer when water temperatures reach 14 to 19°C (58-67°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.
Directions to Wijnegem: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
