North Sea water temperature

North Sea, Bredene · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at North Sea is 20.5 °C (as of September 1, 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.

20.5 °C

Measured: September 1, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 20.5° · ☀️ Air 17.6° · high today 18.6°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Water quality

EU classification: excellent

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 596 data points since July 3, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 20.5 °C on August 31, 2026 · highest value: 24.0 °C on July 29, 2026.

Nearby waters

North Sea, Oostende · 3.4 km away20.6 °C North Sea, De Haan · 6.0 km away20.5 °C North Sea, Wenduine · 10.3 km away20.5 °C North Sea, Middelkerke · 11.6 km away20.5 °C North Sea, Blankenberge · 14.1 km away20.5 °C

More measuring points: North Sea

Westgate Bay Sampled For Swa Bathing Beach Survey26.3 °C St Mildreds Bay Sampled For Swa Bathing Beach Surv25.0 °C Minnis Bay Sampled For Swa Bathing Beach Survey24.5 °C Westbrook Bay Sampled For Swa Bathing Beach Survey24.3 °C Bathing Water Eec - Thames Estuary, Jubilee, Southend24.2 °C Bathing Water Eec - Thames Estuary, Thorpe Bay24.2 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at North Sea right now?
The current water temperature is 20.5 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at North Sea?
Currently 20.5 °C (updated continuously).

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

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