April is a popular month to ask about De Panne because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 10.0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the North Sea.
De Panne sea temperature in April — averages 10.0°C
The sea at De Panne in Belgium averages 10.0°C during April, based on long-run climatology for the North Sea. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · April
10.0°C
cool · Poor
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
5/4mm fullsuit + boots & gloves
At 10.0°C you need a 5/4mm fullsuit with boots, gloves and ideally a hood.
Monthly comparison
Cold — wetsuit recommended · De Panne
Can you swim at De Panne in August? — 19.0°C water19.0°CCan you swim at De Panne in September? — 17.0°C water17.0°CCan you swim at De Panne in October? — 14.0°C water14.0°CCan you swim at De Panne in November? — 11.0°C water11.0°CCan you swim at De Panne in December? — 9.0°C water9.0°CCan you swim at De Panne in January? — 8.0°C water8.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at De Panne in April?
De Panne averages 10.0°C in April, based on long-run climatology for the North Sea.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at De Panne in April?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 10.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at De Panne in April?
A 4/3 mm full wetsuit, boots and neoprene cap are recommended.