North Sea water temperature

North Sea, Newbiggin South Beach · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at North Sea is 12.9 °C (as of October 16, 2026, source: Environment Agency).

Official sample from September 1, 2026: 17.6 °C · current reading from Newbiggin (2479 m away).

The sea lags the air by weeks: the warmest water often arrives after the warmest days. Measured buoy values show this honestly.

12.9 °C

Measured: October 16, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 12.9° · ☀️ Air 12.2°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Nearby waters

North Sea, Newbiggin North Beach · 0.7 km away12.9 °C North Sea, Newbiggin · 2.5 km away12.9 °C North Sea, Druridge Bay South Beach · 7.1 km away17.1 °C North Sea, Blyth South Beach · 7.9 km away13.7 °C North Sea, Seaton Sluice Beach · 10.4 km away14.0 °C

More measuring points: North Sea

Dagebüll20.5 °C West Beach,whistable Survey Station20.5 °C Sheerness20.1 °C Dovercourt Beach19.7 °C Minster Leas, Minster, Kent19.7 °C Brightlingsea Beach at Batemans Tower19.6 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at North Sea right now?
The current water temperature is 12.9 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at North Sea?
Currently 12.9 °C (updated continuously).

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