Denbighshire, United Kingdom
Irish Sea53.33°N, 3.49°WStation UN-DEN-RHY

Rhyl Sands Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Irish Sea, warmest around August at about 16.9°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Rhyl Sands water temperature

16.1
61°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing.

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Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
18°C
63.7°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
16.1°C
61°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
16.4°C
61.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
16.5°C
61.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
16.4°C
61.5°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
16.1°C
61°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
15.8°C
60.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
15.7°C
60.3°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Rhyl Sands.
Confidence: High

Rhyl Sands Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Rhyl Sands occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at16.9°C (62.4°F) in August.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
8
Jan
7
Feb
7
Mar
9
Apr
11
May
15
Jun
16
Jul
17
Aug
Current
16
Sep
14
Oct
11
Nov
9
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January5.3°C7.5°C9.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February4.8°C6.6°C8.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March5.2°C6.9°C8.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April7.4°C8.8°C10.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May9.5°C11.4°C13.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June13.3°C14.5°C16.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July15.1°C16.2°C18.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August15.8°C16.9°C18.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent13.8°C16.1°C18.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October12.5°C14.1°C15.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November9°C11.2°C13.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December6.7°C8.9°C11°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Rhyl Sands

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Rhyl Sands today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Rhyl Sands this time of year is 16.1°C (61°F) — classified as Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C). Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Rhyl Sands?

The highest water temperatures in Rhyl Sands typically occur duringJune, July, August, September, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Rhyl Sands in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Rhyl Sands average around16.1°C (61.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 13.8°C and a maximum of 18.3°C.

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