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 5.54°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.

42.0

°F

January 19, 19:58

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

42.0°F

Tomorrow:

41.8°F

Sunrise:

08:43

Sunset:

17:16

Day Length:

8 h. 33 min.

Ostend in January

Minimum:

41.5°F

Average:

46.0°F

Maximum:

49.8°F

Sea water temperature in Ostend today

As of now, in Ostend, the water temperature is 42.0°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 1.6°F lower 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 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 46.9°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 40.3°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 41.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 41.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 41.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Ostend

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 5	40.0°F	44.8°F	45.7°F
Jan 6	39.9°F	44.6°F	45.6°F
Jan 7	39.5°F	45.0°F	45.6°F
Jan 8	39.8°F	44.9°F	45.6°F
Jan 9	40.2°F	44.9°F	45.2°F
Jan 10	40.7°F	44.3°F	44.8°F
Jan 11	40.6°F	43.8°F	44.5°F
Jan 12	40.6°F	43.6°F	44.5°F
Jan 13	41.7°F	43.4°F	44.4°F
Jan 14	41.8°F	43.1°F	44.3°F
Jan 15	41.2°F	41.6°F	44.0°F
Jan 16	41.5°F	41.8°F	43.9°F
Jan 17	41.8°F	41.6°F	43.8°F
Jan 18	42.0°F	41.8°F	43.6°F
Jan 19	42.0°F	42.1°F	43.6°F
Jan 20	41.8°F	42.2°F	43.3°F
Jan 21	41.7°F	42.4°F	43.3°F
Jan 22	41.5°F	42.5°F	43.1°F
Jan 23	41.6°F	42.3°F	43.2°F
Jan 24	41.4°F	41.2°F	43.0°F
Jan 25	41.6°F	41.5°F	43.2°F
Jan 26	41.6°F	41.6°F	43.1°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	40.6°F	13mi
Dunkerque	44.5°F	27mi
Vlissingen	40.4°F	32mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Ostend