Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Zeewolde, Netherlands

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

Zeewolde is a coastal city in the Netherlands. It is a quite little city close to the water with a population of 19022 people. The water temperature around Zeewolde varies dramatically throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 4.8°C (40.6°F) in February up to 18.9°C (66°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Zeewolde 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 Zeewolde?

The current water temperature in the month of October near Zeewolde is about:

Are there surf spots near Zeewolde?

There are not too many surf spots close to Zeewolde. A spot, which is not too far away, is Wijk aan zee-Noordpier, which is 42.2km (26.3miles) away from Zeewolde. Click here to check out more information on Wijk aan zee-Noordpier and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Zeewolde are Castricum Aan Zee, which is roughly 42.4km (26.3miles) away, and Ijmuiden, located ca 42.6km (26.4miles) from Zeewolde.

Are there beautiful beaches close by?

No, not too many beaches are near to Zeewolde. The next good beach is Borkum-Nordseeheilbad, which is 98.4km (61.1miles) away from Zeewolde. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also visit Norddeich, which is approximately 110.6km (68.7miles) away from Zeewolde.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Zeewolde?

The water temperature around Zeewolde is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (66°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, water temperatures reach lows of roughly 5°C (41°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Zeewolde?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during January, February, and March. 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 summer when temperatures range from 14 to 19°C (57-66°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Zeewolde: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Zeewolde...

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