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 12.0°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.

53.6

°F

November 8, 07:09

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

53.9°F

Tomorrow:

53.3°F

Sunrise:

07:53

Sunset:

17:11

Day Length:

9 h. 18 min.

Ostend in November

Minimum:

42.8°F

Average:

44.9°F

Maximum:

48.8°F

Sea water temperature in Ostend today

As of now, in Ostend, the water temperature is 53.6°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 0.9°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 considerably 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 56.3°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 52.7°F on 2018.

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 52.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 52.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 53.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Ostend

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 25	57.1°F	57.8°F	57.4°F
Oct 26	56.8°F	57.6°F	57.1°F
Oct 27	56.7°F	57.3°F	57.0°F
Oct 28	56.4°F	56.8°F	56.8°F
Oct 29	55.7°F	57.4°F	56.6°F
Oct 30	55.3°F	57.3°F	56.4°F
Oct 31	55.4°F	57.2°F	56.5°F
Nov 1	54.9°F	57.3°F	56.2°F
Nov 2	54.9°F	57.1°F	56.1°F
Nov 3	55.0°F	56.9°F	55.9°F
Nov 4	54.6°F	56.6°F	55.6°F
Nov 5	54.1°F	56.3°F	55.3°F
Nov 6	53.5°F	55.9°F	54.9°F
Nov 7	53.9°F	55.7°F	54.8°F
Nov 8	53.6°F	55.3°F	54.5°F
Nov 9	53.3°F	55.1°F	54.2°F
Nov 10	53.2°F	54.9°F	54.1°F
Nov 11	53.1°F	54.8°F	54.0°F
Nov 12	52.8°F	54.5°F	53.7°F
Nov 13	52.6°F	54.3°F	53.5°F
Nov 14	52.4°F	54.2°F	53.3°F
Nov 15	52.3°F	52.9°F	53.2°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	52.9°F	13mi
Dunkerque	55.0°F	27mi
Vlissingen	53.0°F	32mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Ostend