Can you swim in Netherlands in July?
Yes, but expect a cool dip
Average sea
18°C
Feels
mild
Month
July
The short answer
The sea around Netherlands averages 18°C in July. It is swimmable but bracing. Confident swimmers and acclimatised locals will be fine; visitors used to bath-warm summer seas may prefer short dips.
Live conditions matter most
Monthly averages set expectations, but a specific beach today depends on wind, waves and local currents. Use the live map or any beach page to see right-now temperatures.
Top swimming beaches in Netherlands
Scheveningen
North Holland
The Hague's flagship Pier-front beach.
Zandvoort Beach
North Holland
Amsterdam's nearest North Sea beach.
Bloemendaal aan Zee
North Holland
Beach-club-lined Holland beach.
Wijk aan Zee
North Holland
Wide quiet North Sea beach.
Texel Beach
North Holland
Long dune-backed Wadden-island beach.
Kijkduin
South Holland & Zeeland
Quieter dune-backed beach south of Scheveningen.