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 8.83°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.

47.9

°F

February 27, 03:32

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

47.8°F

Tomorrow:

47.6°F

Sunrise:

07:38

Sunset:

18:25

Day Length:

10 h. 47 min.

Ostend in March

Minimum:

40.8°F

Average:

45.8°F

Maximum:

49.4°F

Sea water temperature in Ostend today

As of now, in Ostend, the water temperature is 47.9°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 3.8°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 46.6°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 39.0°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 46.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 46.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 47.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Ostend

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 13	44.9°F	42.5°F	43.4°F
Feb 14	44.9°F	41.3°F	43.1°F
Feb 15	44.7°F	40.9°F	43.0°F
Feb 16	43.7°F	41.1°F	42.9°F
Feb 17	43.7°F	40.5°F	43.1°F
Feb 18	43.5°F	40.0°F	43.0°F
Feb 19	43.2°F	39.9°F	43.1°F
Feb 20	43.1°F	39.5°F	43.0°F
Feb 21	42.8°F	39.2°F	43.1°F
Feb 22	44.0°F	39.3°F	43.3°F
Feb 23	44.5°F	40.4°F	43.5°F
Feb 24	44.5°F	40.9°F	43.8°F
Feb 25	46.3°F	42.2°F	44.3°F
Feb 26	47.8°F	42.2°F	44.0°F
Feb 27	47.9°F	42.7°F	44.1°F
Feb 28	47.6°F	42.9°F	43.7°F
Mar 1	46.0°F	43.0°F	43.6°F
Mar 2	46.0°F	43.1°F	43.6°F
Mar 3	46.0°F	43.7°F	43.7°F
Mar 4	46.1°F	43.7°F	43.7°F
Mar 5	46.1°F	43.1°F	43.7°F
Mar 6	46.1°F	42.6°F	43.8°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 44.8°F in Winter, 50.0°F in Spring, 65.7°F in Summer, and 58.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Brugge	44.9°F	13mi
Dunkerque	47.8°F	27mi
Vlissingen	43.3°F	32mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Ostend