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 8.61°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.

47.5

°F

December 13, 17:38

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

47.7°F

Tomorrow:

47.4°F

Sunrise:

08:44

Sunset:

16:41

Day Length:

7 h. 57 min.

Ostend in December

Minimum:

42.8°F

Average:

44.9°F

Maximum:

48.4°F

Sea water temperature in Ostend today

As of now, in Ostend, the water temperature is 47.5°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 0.2°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 49.8°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 44.6°F on 2022.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 46.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 46.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 47.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Ostend

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 29	48.1°F	49.3°F	49.8°F
Nov 30	48.4°F	49.0°F	49.6°F
Dec 1	48.2°F	48.9°F	49.4°F
Dec 2	48.1°F	48.1°F	48.8°F
Dec 3	48.2°F	49.0°F	48.7°F
Dec 4	48.0°F	48.0°F	48.5°F
Dec 5	47.2°F	47.9°F	48.1°F
Dec 6	47.3°F	47.4°F	47.9°F
Dec 7	47.4°F	47.8°F	47.5°F
Dec 8	47.8°F	47.6°F	47.6°F
Dec 9	47.8°F	47.6°F	47.6°F
Dec 10	47.5°F	47.6°F	47.5°F
Dec 11	48.7°F	47.7°F	47.7°F
Dec 12	47.7°F	47.8°F	47.5°F
Dec 13	47.5°F	47.7°F	47.3°F
Dec 14	47.4°F	47.5°F	47.2°F
Dec 15	47.0°F	45.8°F	46.8°F
Dec 16	46.8°F	45.7°F	46.6°F
Dec 17	46.5°F	45.6°F	46.3°F
Dec 18	46.5°F	45.7°F	46.3°F
Dec 19	46.3°F	45.3°F	46.1°F
Dec 20	46.2°F	45.7°F	46.0°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, 65.6°F in Summer, and 58.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Brugge	45.8°F	13mi
Dunkerque	49.6°F	27mi
Vlissingen	46.4°F	32mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Ostend