North Sea water temperature
North Sea, Bathing Water Eec - Thames Estuary, Shoebury · Sea/Coast
The current water temperature at North Sea is 23.5 °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.
23.5 °C
Nearby waters
North Sea, Bathing Water Eec -Thames Estuary, Shoeburyness 22.8 °CNorth Sea, Bathing Water Eec - Thames Estuary, Thorpe Bay 24.2 °CNorth Sea, Bathing Water Eec - Thames Estuary, Jubilee, Southend 24.2 °CNorth Sea, Southend-on-Sea 20.1 °CNorth Sea, Bathing Water Eec - Thames Estuary, Westcliff Bay 23.7 °C
More measuring points: North Sea
Minnis 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 °CRamsgate Western Undercliff24.0 °CBathing Water Eec - Thames Estuary, Chalkwell23.7 °C
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim at North Sea right now?
The current water temperature is 23.5 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.
How warm is the water at North Sea?
Currently 23.5 °C (updated continuously).
