Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Winsum, Netherlands
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Winsum...
Winsum is a coastal city in the Netherlands.
It is a comparatively little city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 14310 people.
The water temperature around Winsum changes dramatically 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 illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Winsum 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 Winsum?
The current water temperature in the month of February in the waters near Winsum is about:
4°C (39°F)
Are there surf spots near by?
There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Winsum. A good spot nearby is Borkum, Nordstrand, which is about 20.1km (23.1miles) away from Winsum.
Click here for directions and for more information on Borkum, Nordstrand and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Winsum are
Norderney, which is roughly 37.2km (23.1miles) away, and
Vlieland, located ca 60.8km (37.7miles) from Winsum.
Are there beautiful beaches close by?
No, there are not many beaches in proximity to Winsum. One beach, which is not too far away, is
Borkum-Nordseeheilbad, which is only 18.7km (11.6miles) away from Winsum. Another beautiful beach near Winsum is
Juist Beach, 31.4km (19.5miles) away.
What wetsuit thickness is recommended for Winsum?
The water temperature around Winsum 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 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during December, January, and February, temperatures come down to 4°C (38°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.
How is the scuba diving and fishing near Winsum?
Due to comparatively large water temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change 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 are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during July, August, and September when 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 Winsum: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
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