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 5.78°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.

42.4

°F

January 24, 22:04

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

43.2°F

Tomorrow:

42.6°F

Sunrise:

08:37

Sunset:

17:24

Day Length:

8 h. 47 min.

Ostend in February

Minimum:

41.4°F

Average:

45.9°F

Maximum:

49.5°F

Sea water temperature in Ostend today

As of now, in Ostend, the water temperature is 42.4°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 0.6°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 44.8°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 41.2°F on 2025.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 42.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Ostend

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
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	43.4°F
Jan 20	42.2°F	42.2°F	43.2°F
Jan 21	42.4°F	42.4°F	43.2°F
Jan 22	42.8°F	42.5°F	43.1°F
Jan 23	43.2°F	42.3°F	43.2°F
Jan 24	42.4°F	41.2°F	43.0°F
Jan 25	42.6°F	41.5°F	43.2°F
Jan 26	42.5°F	41.6°F	43.1°F
Jan 27	42.4°F	41.5°F	43.0°F
Jan 28	42.5°F	42.9°F	43.1°F
Jan 29	42.5°F	43.3°F	43.1°F
Jan 30	42.5°F	42.8°F	43.1°F
Jan 31	42.5°F	43.4°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	41.3°F	13mi
Dunkerque	44.8°F	27mi
Vlissingen	39.3°F	32mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Ostend