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North Sea water temperature

North Sea, Texel / De Koog · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at North Sea is 18.6 °C (as of September 20, 2026, source: Open-Meteo marine model).

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 20, 2026 · continuously updated
💧 Water 18.6° · ☀️ Air 16.8° · high today 18.2°
Temperature trend of recent weeks
North Sea
Photo: koma2927 · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Water quality

EU classification: excellent

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 610 data points since July 22, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 18.6 °C on September 18, 2026 · highest value: 22.3 °C on August 4, 2026.

In September, temperatures have ranged between 18.6 °C and 20.6 °C.

The current value is 1.0 °C below the September average of this series.

Nearby waters

More measuring points: North Sea

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).

How warm is at North Sea in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 19.6 °C.

When is the water warmest at North Sea?
Across the measurement record, August is on average the warmest month (21.2 °C).

How is the water quality at North Sea?
The official classification is: excellent.

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