North Sea water temperature

North Sea, South Shields Beach · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at North Sea is 13.8 °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.

13.8 °C

Measured: September 10, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 13.8° · ☀️ Air 14.0° · high today 18.2°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

North Sea — Photo: Robert Graham · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

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

Lowest recorded value: 13.8 °C on September 10, 2026 · highest value: 16.7 °C on August 28, 2026.

In September, temperatures have ranged between 13.8 °C and 14.7 °C.

Nearby waters

North Sea, Littlehaven Beach · 0.9 km away14.2 °C North Sea, Tynemouth King Edwards Bay Beach · 2.3 km away14.7 °C North Sea, Tynemouth Long Sands South Beach · 2.9 km away14.6 °C North Sea, Marsden Beach · 3.2 km away13.9 °C North Sea, Tynemouth Long Sands North Beach · 3.6 km away14.7 °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 13.8 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at North Sea?
Currently 13.8 °C (updated continuously).

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