North Sea water temperature
North Sea, Bathing Water Eec - Thames Estuary, Chalkwell · Sea/Coast
The current water temperature at North Sea is 23.7 °C (as of August 17, 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.
23.7 °C
Nearby waters
North Sea, Bathing Water Eec - Thames Estuary, Westcliff Bay 23.7 °CNorth Sea, Bathing Water Eec - Thames Estuary, Bell Wharf, Leigh 23.4 °CNorth Sea, Southend-on-Sea 19.9 °CNorth Sea, Bathing Water Eec - Thames Estuary, Jubilee, Southend 24.2 °CNorth Sea, Bathing Water Eec - Thames Estuary, Thorpe Bay 24.2 °C
More measuring points: North Sea
Westgate Bay Sampled For Swa Bathing Beach Survey26.3 °CSt Mildreds Bay Sampled For Swa Bathing Beach Surv25.0 °CMinnis Bay Sampled For Swa Bathing Beach Survey24.5 °CWestbrook Bay Sampled For Swa Bathing Beach Survey24.3 °CBathing Water Eec - Thames Estuary, Jubilee, Southend24.2 °CBathing Water Eec - Thames Estuary, Thorpe Bay24.2 °C
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim at North Sea right now?
The current water temperature is 23.7 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.
How warm is the water at North Sea?
Currently 23.7 °C (updated continuously).
