North Sea water temperature

North Sea, Seahouses North Beach · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at North Sea is 14.7 °C (as of September 9, 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.

14.7 °C

Measured: September 9, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 14.7° · ☀️ Air 13.5° · high today 16.7°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

North Sea — Photo: Mike Pennington · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 8 data points since July 28, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 14.7 °C on September 9, 2026 · highest value: 19.0 °C on August 14, 2026.

In September, temperatures have ranged between 14.7 °C and 16.0 °C.

Nearby waters

North Sea, Bamburgh Castle Beach · 3.5 km away14.3 °C North Sea, Bamburgh · 3.9 km away14.6 °C North Sea, Beadnell Beach · 5.1 km away15.0 °C North Sea, Low Newton Beach · 9.1 km away14.9 °C Till, Harehope · 21.2 km away12.2 °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 14.7 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at North Sea?
Currently 14.7 °C (updated continuously).

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