North Sea water temperature

North Sea, Whitby Beach · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at North Sea is 13.7 °C (as of October 16, 2026, source: Environment Agency).

Official sample from September 22, 2026: 16.0 °C · current reading from Whitby (904 m away).

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

13.7 °C

Measured: October 16, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 13.7° · ☀️ Air 11.5°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Nearby waters

North Sea, Whitby · 0.9 km away13.7 °C North Sea, Whitby · 1.8 km away13.7 °C North Sea, Sandsend Beach · 3.0 km away15.6 °C North Sea, Robin Hoods Bay Beach · 9.1 km away16.1 °C North Sea, Runswick Bay Beach · 9.2 km away15.6 °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 13.7 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at North Sea?
Currently 13.7 °C (updated continuously).

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