North Sea water temperature

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

The current water temperature at North Sea is 19.4 °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.

19.4 °C

Measured: September 10, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 19.4° · ☀️ Air 17.3° · high today 19.1°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

North Sea — Photo: Mark Percy · 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 August 24, 2026 · highest value: 23.7 °C on August 17, 2026.

In September, temperatures have ranged between 19.4 °C and 21.8 °C.

Nearby waters

North Sea, Bathing Water Eec - Thames Estuary, Chalkwell · 1.0 km away18.5 °C North Sea, Southend-on-Sea · 1.8 km away18.4 °C North Sea, Bathing Water Eec - Thames Estuary, Bell Wharf, Leigh · 2.4 km away18.9 °C North Sea, Bathing Water Eec - Thames Estuary, Jubilee, Southend · 2.6 km away19.5 °C North Sea, Bathing Water Eec - Thames Estuary, Thorpe Bay · 4.7 km away19.1 °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 19.4 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at North Sea?
Currently 19.4 °C (updated continuously).

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