North Sea water temperature

North Sea, Bathing Water Eec -Thames Estuary, Shoeburyness · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at North Sea is 18.6 °C (as of September 10, 2026, source: official monitoring networks).

The sea lags the air by weeks: the warmest water often arrives after the warmest days. Measured buoy values show this honestly.

18.6 °C

Measured: September 10, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 18.6° · ☀️ Air 17.3° · high today 19.1°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

North Sea — Photo: Julieanne Savage · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 8 data points since July 27, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 18.6 °C on September 10, 2026 · highest value: 23.0 °C on August 2, 2026.

In September, temperatures have ranged between 18.6 °C and 21.3 °C.

Nearby waters

North Sea, Bathing Water Eec - Thames Estuary, Thorpe Bay · 1.6 km away19.1 °C North Sea, Bathing Water Eec - Thames Estuary, Shoebury · 2.3 km away19.1 °C North Sea, Bathing Water Eec - Thames Estuary, Jubilee, Southend · 3.6 km away19.5 °C North Sea, Southend-on-Sea · 4.6 km away18.4 °C North Sea, Bathing Water Eec - Thames Estuary, Westcliff Bay · 6.2 km away19.4 °C

More measuring points: North Sea

Jaywick Beach21.4 °C Tankerton Site21.1 °C Westbrook Bay Sampled For Swa Bathing Beach Survey21.0 °C Minnis Bay Sampled For Swa Bathing Beach Survey20.9 °C Minster Leas, Minster, Kent20.7 °C Clacton Beach20.6 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at North Sea right now?
The current water temperature is 18.6 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at North Sea?
Currently 18.6 °C (updated continuously).

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