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 18.11°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

64.6

°F

October 4, 01:27

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

64.7°F

Tomorrow:

64.4°F

Sunrise:

07:53

Sunset:

19:20

Day Length:

11 h. 27 min.

Ostend in October

Minimum:

40.7°F

Average:

44.8°F

Maximum:

48.7°F

Sea water temperature in Ostend today

As of now, in Ostend, the water temperature is 64.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 3.3°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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 64.5°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 59.9°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 63.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 63.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 64.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Ostend

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 20	65.7°F	63.5°F	64.5°F
Sep 21	65.8°F	63.4°F	64.4°F
Sep 22	65.2°F	63.2°F	64.2°F
Sep 23	65.5°F	62.8°F	64.1°F
Sep 24	65.4°F	62.2°F	63.8°F
Sep 25	65.1°F	61.3°F	63.6°F
Sep 26	64.9°F	61.3°F	63.5°F
Sep 27	64.4°F	59.6°F	63.1°F
Sep 28	64.2°F	59.9°F	62.8°F
Sep 29	64.6°F	60.4°F	62.7°F
Sep 30	64.6°F	60.3°F	62.5°F
Oct 1	64.5°F	60.3°F	62.4°F
Oct 2	65.4°F	60.1°F	62.0°F
Oct 3	64.7°F	60.1°F	61.4°F
Oct 4	64.6°F	60.0°F	61.3°F
Oct 5	64.4°F	60.2°F	61.0°F
Oct 6	64.1°F	59.7°F	60.8°F
Oct 7	63.8°F	59.5°F	60.5°F
Oct 8	63.6°F	59.2°F	60.2°F
Oct 9	63.4°F	59.1°F	60.0°F
Oct 10	63.2°F	59.0°F	59.8°F
Oct 11	63.1°F	59.0°F	59.7°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 July 16, 2026, reaching a 72.8°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, 50.2°F in Spring, 66.0°F in Summer, and 58.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Brugge	64.6°F	13mi
Dunkerque	65.4°F	27mi
Vlissingen	65.1°F	32mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Ostend