Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Zeebrugge,

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

Zeebrugge is a surf spot in . The water temperature around Zeebrugge varies extremely throughout 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 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 Zeebrugge 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 at Zeebrugge?

The current water temperature in the month of October at Zeebrugge is ca:

Are there any other surf spots in close proximity to Zeebrugge?

Yes, there are other surf spots close to Zeebrugge. The nearest one is Blankenberge Pier, which is 1.5km (0.9miles) away from Zeebrugge. Click here for directions and for more information on Blankenberge Pier and its current water temperature. Another fun surfspot near Zeebrugge is Bay of Heist, which is 3km (1.8miles) away.

Are there white sand beaches near by?

There are some beaches in proximity to Zeebrugge. The closest one is Bredene, which is only 10.7km (6.7miles) away from Zeebrugge. Another good beach near Zeebrugge is Ostend, which is roughly 13.1km (8.1miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Zeebrugge?

The sea temperature at Zeebrugge 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 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 approximately 5°C (40°F). During this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine 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 better to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Zeebrugge?

Due to significant temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (40-49°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 change during July, August, and September when temperatures reach 14 to 19°C (56-65°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Zeebrugge: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Zeebrugge...

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