Water temperature in Knokke-Heist
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 12:52 am (CET)- Today
- 55.0–55.6 °F
- Air today
- 48 / 57 °F
- Wed 4
- 54.6 °F
- Wetsuit
- 5/4 mm with booties
Today the water in Knokke-Heist is 55.4 °F and ranges 55.0–55.6 °F through the day, with the air between 48 °F and 57 °F. It stays steady over the next few days.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured 2 days ago in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Knokke-Heist (0.3 mi away), from NASA's MUR analysis, which sees the water in 1 km detail. It isn't a forecast: the big figure above is what a model gives for right now. On sunny afternoons the top of the water can be a little warmer.
Big gap with the model, which gives 55.4 °F right now (3.4 °F lower). The forecast is a calculation and this is a measurement: the water is probably warmer than the model says.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
The water over the next few days
- Today
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
Water over the last 60 days
Over these days it has dropped 14.0 °F (from August 30).
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
The water off Knokke-Heist is about normal for late October today.
- 43.9° 44°JanJ
- 42.6° 43°FebF
- 43.8° 44°MarM
- 48.1° 48°AprA
- 53.9° 54°MayM
- 59.6° 60°JunJ
- 64.1° 64°JulJ
- 66.3° 66°AugA
- 63.5° 64°SepS
- 58.3° 58°OctO
- 52.4° 52°NovN
- 47.1° 47°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
The best time to swim in Knokke-Heist is in August, when the water averages 66.3–66.3 °F.
The water is warmest in August (66.3 °F on average) and coldest in February (42.6 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 5.7 mi away). Right by the shore, the water can be a little colder or warmer. Sources and licenses
Water and air, day by day
| Day | Water | Air | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 55.0–55.6 °F | 48 / 57 °F | 1.4 ft |
| Fri 30 | 55.2–55.4 °F | 48 / 56 °F | 0.9 ft |
| Sat 31 | 55.0–55.2 °F | 46 / 50 °F | 0.9 ft |
| Sun 1 | 54.9–55.2 °F | 47 / 56 °F | 1.3 ft |
| Mon 2 | 55.0–55.6 °F | 52 / 55 °F | 3.2 ft |
| Tue 3 | 54.7–55.0 °F | 47 / 55 °F | 3.0 ft |
| Wed 4 | 54.5–54.7 °F | 40 / 51 °F | 2.0 ft |
Which wetsuit to wear
| Water | Wetsuit | How it feels |
|---|---|---|
| < 52 °F | 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves | Very cold: full kit only |
| 52°–57 °F | 5/4 mm with booties | Cold: takes your breath away |
| 57°–63 °F | 4/3 mm | Cool |
| 63°–66 °F | 3/2 mm | Mild |
| 66°–72 °F | Shorty (springsuit) | Pleasant |
| 72°–75 °F | Rash guard or top | Very pleasant |
| > 75 °F | No wetsuit | Warm |
A rough guide: it depends on the wind, how long you stay in and each person.
Fish are cold-blooded: the water sets their activity. Sudden temperature changes usually put them off the bite; with steady water, activity is more regular.
Previous days
The water over the last 60 days.
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 28 | 55.6 °F | 55.4–55.6 °F |
| Tue 27 | 55.6 °F | 55.2–55.8 °F |
| Mon 26 | 55.2 °F | 55.0–55.6 °F |
| Sun 25 | 55.8 °F | 55.6–55.9 °F |
| Sat 24 | 56.3 °F | 55.9–57.0 °F |
| Fri 23 | 57.6 °F | 57.0–57.9 °F |
| Thu 22 | 58.3 °F | 57.9–59.0 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 59.2 °F | 59.0–59.4 °F |
| Tue 20 | 59.2 °F | 59.0–59.4 °F |
| Mon 19 | 59.4 °F | 59.0–59.5 °F |
| Sun 18 | 59.9 °F | 59.5–60.3 °F |
| Sat 17 | 60.8 °F | 60.4–61.3 °F |
| Fri 16 | 61.5 °F | 61.3–61.5 °F |
| Thu 15 | 61.3 °F | 61.0–61.7 °F |
| Wed 14 | 61.3 °F | 61.2–61.5 °F |
| Tue 13 | 61.3 °F | 61.2–61.5 °F |
| Mon 12 | 61.2 °F | 60.8–61.3 °F |
| Sun 11 | 61.7 °F | 61.3–62.2 °F |
| Sat 10 | 62.8 °F | 62.2–63.3 °F |
| Fri 9 | 63.5 °F | 63.3–63.9 °F |
| Thu 8 | 64.6 °F | 64.0–65.3 °F |
| Wed 7 | 65.1 °F | 64.6–65.5 °F |
| Tue 6 | 65.3 °F | 64.9–65.7 °F |
| Mon 5 | 65.3 °F | 64.9–65.7 °F |
| Sun 4 | 65.1 °F | 64.6–65.5 °F |
| Sat 3 | 65.5 °F | 65.3–65.7 °F |
| Fri 2 | 65.8 °F | 65.7–66.0 °F |
| Thu 1 | 66.2 °F | 66.0–66.2 °F |
| Wed 30 | 66.2 °F | 65.8–66.6 °F |
| Tue 29 | 66.2 °F | 65.7–66.7 °F |
| Mon 28 | 65.8 °F | 65.7–66.0 °F |
| Sun 27 | 65.5 °F | 64.9–65.8 °F |
| Sat 26 | 65.7 °F | 65.5–65.8 °F |
| Fri 25 | 65.5 °F | 64.9–65.8 °F |
| Thu 24 | 65.7 °F | 65.5–65.8 °F |
| Wed 23 | 65.5 °F | 65.1–66.0 °F |
| Tue 22 | 65.3 °F | 64.6–65.8 °F |
| Mon 21 | 65.7 °F | 65.5–65.8 °F |
| Sun 20 | 66.0 °F | 65.8–66.2 °F |
| Sat 19 | 66.0 °F | 65.8–66.2 °F |
| Fri 18 | 66.2 °F | 66.0–66.4 °F |
| Thu 17 | 66.7 °F | 66.6–67.1 °F |
| Wed 16 | 67.5 °F | 67.3–67.6 °F |
| Tue 15 | 67.5 °F | 67.1–67.8 °F |
| Mon 14 | 67.1 °F | 66.9–67.5 °F |
| Sun 13 | 66.9 °F | 66.7–67.1 °F |
| Sat 12 | 66.7 °F | 66.4–67.1 °F |
| Fri 11 | 66.7 °F | 66.4–66.9 °F |
| Thu 10 | 66.7 °F | 66.6–66.9 °F |
| Wed 9 | 67.3 °F | 67.1–67.8 °F |
| Tue 8 | 68.2 °F | 67.8–68.5 °F |
| Mon 7 | 68.4 °F | 68.0–68.7 °F |
| Sun 6 | 68.2 °F | 67.8–68.7 °F |
| Sat 5 | 68.4 °F | 68.0–68.5 °F |
| Fri 4 | 68.7 °F | 68.5–68.7 °F |
| Thu 3 | 68.5 °F | 68.2–68.9 °F |
| Wed 2 | 68.5 °F | 68.4–69.1 °F |
| Tue 1 | 69.1 °F | 68.9–69.3 °F |
| Mon 31 | 69.3 °F | 69.1–69.6 °F |
| Sun 30 | 69.6 °F | 69.4–69.8 °F |
It's the daily analysis from Météo-France / Copernicus Marine (satellites, buoys and model), not a buoy reading at this spot.
Questions about the water in Knokke-HeistQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Knokke-Heist?
55.4 °F; through the day it ranges 55.0–55.6 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It stays steady over the next few days.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Knokke-Heist in October?
In October, the water in Knokke-Heist averages 58.3 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 4/3 mm (cool).
How warm is the water in Knokke-Heist in August?
In August, the water in Knokke-Heist averages 66.3 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: shorty (springsuit) (pleasant).
When is the best time to swim in Knokke-Heist?
The best time to swim in Knokke-Heist is in August, when the water averages 66.3–66.3 °F. The water is warmest in August (66.3 °F on average) and coldest in February (42.6 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Knokke-Heist is about normal for late October today.
More about Knokke-Heist today
Water temperature near Knokke-Heist
- Cadzand 55.0 °F · 6.2 mi
- Wenduine 55.8 °F · 8.7 mi
- Breskens 55.8 °F · 13 mi
- Ritthem 55.6 °F · 17 mi
- Hoofdplaat 55.6 °F · 17 mi
- Wilskerke 56.1 °F · 22 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
Learn more
Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 3.1 mi away. Near the shore, in coves and estuaries, the water can be a little colder or warmer.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:52 am (local time).
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