What is the current water temperature in Ostend?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Ostend?

As of now, in Ostend, the water temperature is 15.65°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Ostend

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Ostend. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

60.2

°F

June 9, 07:25

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

59.9°F

Tomorrow:

60.6°F

Sunrise:

05:34

Sunset:

22:02

Day Length:

16 h. 28 min.

Ostend in June

Minimum:

44.2°F

Average:

46.0°F

Maximum:

48.7°F

Sea water temperature in Ostend today

As of now, in Ostend, the water temperature is 60.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 0.4°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 62.0°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 59.1°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 61.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 60.6°F, while the maximum might reach 61.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Ostend

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 26	57.9°F	59.4°F	57.7°F
May 27	57.9°F	60.2°F	58.0°F
May 28	57.9°F	60.3°F	58.4°F
May 29	58.3°F	60.2°F	58.7°F
May 30	58.5°F	60.5°F	58.8°F
May 31	59.3°F	60.4°F	59.1°F
Jun 1	59.0°F	60.4°F	59.3°F
Jun 2	59.4°F	60.0°F	59.5°F
Jun 3	60.1°F	59.9°F	59.8°F
Jun 4	59.7°F	60.0°F	60.0°F
Jun 5	60.5°F	60.2°F	60.1°F
Jun 6	59.5°F	60.4°F	60.0°F
Jun 7	60.1°F	60.0°F	60.2°F
Jun 8	59.9°F	60.7°F	60.3°F
Jun 9	60.2°F	61.0°F	60.5°F
Jun 10	60.6°F	61.4°F	61.0°F
Jun 11	60.8°F	60.9°F	61.2°F
Jun 12	61.0°F	61.4°F	61.4°F
Jun 13	61.2°F	61.1°F	61.6°F
Jun 14	61.5°F	61.2°F	61.9°F
Jun 15	61.8°F	61.2°F	62.1°F
Jun 16	61.8°F	60.9°F	62.2°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Ostend by month

In an average year, Ostend offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Ostend was recorded on August 8, 2018, reaching a 72.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 7, 2018, dipping to 37.5°F. The average readings by season are 45.0°F in Winter, 49.9°F in Spring, 65.4°F in Summer, and 58.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Brugge	60.4°F	13mi
Dunkerque	58.6°F	27mi
Vlissingen	60.0°F	32mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Ostend