North Sea water temperature

North Sea, Walpole Bay · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at North Sea is 17.8 °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.

17.8 °C

Measured: September 9, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 17.8° · ☀️ Air 17.0° · high today 19.2°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Nearby waters

North Sea, Margate Fulsam Rock · 0.9 km away17.7 °C North Sea, Margate the Bay · 1.7 km away17.2 °C North Sea, Botany Bay Sampled For Swa Bathing Beach Survey · 2.5 km away17.7 °C North Sea, Westbrook Bay Sampled For Swa Bathing Beach Survey · 2.6 km away21.0 °C North Sea, Joss Bay Sampled For Swa Bathing Beach Survey · 3.6 km away17.9 °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 17.8 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at North Sea?
Currently 17.8 °C (updated continuously).

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