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 16.04°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.

60.9

°F

May 27, 07:16

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

60.6°F

Tomorrow:

61.3°F

Sunrise:

05:43

Sunset:

21:48

Day Length:

16 h. 5 min.

Ostend in June

Minimum:

39.9°F

Average:

45.6°F

Maximum:

48.7°F

Sea water temperature in Ostend today

As of now, in Ostend, the water temperature is 60.9°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 2.8°F higher 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.2°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 54.6°F on 2021.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 62.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 61.3°F, while the maximum might reach 62.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Ostend

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 13	55.9°F	56.8°F	55.0°F
May 14	55.7°F	58.3°F	55.2°F
May 15	55.5°F	58.6°F	55.5°F
May 16	55.6°F	58.0°F	55.6°F
May 17	55.9°F	57.1°F	56.0°F
May 18	55.8°F	57.3°F	56.2°F
May 19	56.4°F	57.9°F	56.4°F
May 20	56.0°F	57.6°F	56.5°F
May 21	56.1°F	57.6°F	56.6°F
May 22	56.8°F	57.3°F	57.0°F
May 23	58.3°F	57.8°F	57.3°F
May 24	58.2°F	57.8°F	57.5°F
May 25	59.7°F	58.0°F	57.9°F
May 26	60.6°F	57.9°F	57.8°F
May 27	60.9°F	57.9°F	58.0°F
May 28	61.3°F	57.9°F	58.5°F
May 29	61.6°F	58.3°F	58.8°F
May 30	61.8°F	58.5°F	58.9°F
May 31	62.1°F	59.3°F	59.3°F
Jun 1	62.3°F	59.0°F	59.5°F
Jun 2	62.5°F	59.4°F	59.7°F
Jun 3	62.9°F	60.1°F	60.0°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 44.8°F in Winter, 50.2°F in Spring, 65.7°F in Summer, and 58.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Brugge	60.1°F	13mi
Dunkerque	60.4°F	27mi
Vlissingen	60.4°F	32mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Ostend