Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Wadden Sea52.33°N, 4.67°EStation NE-NOO-GRO

Grote Strand Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Wadden Sea, warmest around August at about 18.9°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Grote Strand water temperature

17.8
64°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing.

+0°vs Sep avgWadden Sea52.33°N, 4.67°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
19°C
66.7°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
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Daily maximum
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
17.8°C
64°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
18.1°C
64.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
18.2°C
64.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
18.1°C
64.6°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
17.8°C
64°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
17.5°C
63.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
17.4°C
63.3°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Grote Strand.
Confidence: High

Grote Strand Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Grote Strand occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at18.9°C (66°F) in August.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
7
Jan
6
Feb
6
Mar
9
Apr
12
May
15
Jun
17
Jul
19
Aug
Current
18
Sep
15
Oct
12
Nov
9
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January4°C6.6°C9.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February3.8°C5.8°C8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March3.8°C6.4°C8.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April6.8°C8.6°C11.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May9.7°C11.8°C15.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June12.7°C14.9°C18.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July15.7°C17.4°C20.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August17°C18.9°C21.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent15.7°C17.8°C20°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October13.6°C15.3°C18°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November9.4°C11.6°C15.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December6.8°C8.5°C10.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Grote Strand

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Grote Strand today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Grote Strand this time of year is 17.8°C (64°F) — classified as Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C). Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Grote Strand?

The highest water temperatures in Grote Strand typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Grote Strand in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Grote Strand average around17.8°C (64.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 15.7°C and a maximum of 20°C.

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