North Sea water temperature

North Sea, Whitby Beach · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at North Sea is 15.3 °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.

15.3 °C

Measured: September 10, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 15.3° · ☀️ Air 14.3° · high today 17.1°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

North Sea — Photo: Peter Church · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

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

Lowest recorded value: 15.3 °C on September 10, 2026 · highest value: 18.9 °C on July 28, 2026.

In September, temperatures have ranged between 15.3 °C and 15.6 °C.

Nearby waters

North Sea, Whitby · 0.9 km away14.9 °C North Sea, Whitby · 1.9 km away14.9 °C North Sea, Sandsend Beach · 3.0 km away15.0 °C North Sea, Robin Hoods Bay Beach · 9.1 km away14.9 °C North Sea, Runswick Bay Beach · 9.2 km away15.1 °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 15.3 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at North Sea?
Currently 15.3 °C (updated continuously).

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