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 6.8°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.

44.2

°F

March 15, 04:01

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

43.9°F

Tomorrow:

44.2°F

Sunrise:

07:03

Sunset:

18:52

Day Length:

11 h. 49 min.

Ostend in March

Minimum:

44.6°F

Average:

46.2°F

Maximum:

49.4°F

Sea water temperature in Ostend today

As of now, in Ostend, the water temperature is 44.2°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 0.4°F lower 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 stay about the same.

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 47.4°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 40.9°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 44.5°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
Mar 1	43.0°F	45.9°F	43.5°F
Mar 2	43.1°F	45.9°F	43.6°F
Mar 3	43.7°F	45.5°F	43.6°F
Mar 4	43.7°F	45.4°F	43.6°F
Mar 5	43.1°F	46.3°F	43.6°F
Mar 6	42.6°F	46.3°F	43.7°F
Mar 7	43.4°F	45.6°F	43.7°F
Mar 8	43.9°F	46.0°F	43.8°F
Mar 9	44.0°F	46.2°F	43.8°F
Mar 10	43.8°F	46.0°F	43.8°F
Mar 11	43.6°F	46.0°F	43.6°F
Mar 12	43.9°F	45.9°F	44.0°F
Mar 13	43.8°F	45.7°F	44.1°F
Mar 14	43.9°F	46.1°F	44.3°F
Mar 15	44.2°F	47.4°F	44.6°F
Mar 16	44.2°F	47.2°F	44.6°F
Mar 17	44.2°F	47.1°F	44.6°F
Mar 18	44.5°F	46.9°F	44.9°F
Mar 19	44.9°F	48.2°F	45.3°F
Mar 20	44.6°F	48.1°F	45.0°F
Mar 21	44.5°F	48.3°F	44.9°F
Mar 22	44.6°F	48.2°F	45.0°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 45.0°F in Winter, 49.8°F in Spring, 65.4°F in Summer, and 58.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Brugge	43.7°F	13mi
Dunkerque	46.3°F	27mi
Vlissingen	43.9°F	32mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Ostend