Devon, United Kingdom
Celtic Sea51.09°N, 4.12°WStation UN-DEV-BAS

Basett's Ridge Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Celtic Sea, warmest around August at about 17°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Basett's Ridge water temperature

16.8
62.2°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCeltic Sea51.09°N, 4.12°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
18°C
64.9°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
UV Index
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Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
16.8°C
62.2°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
17.1°C
62.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
17.2°C
63°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
17.1°C
62.8°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
16.8°C
62.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
16.5°C
61.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
16.4°C
61.5°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Basett's Ridge.
Confidence: High

Basett's Ridge Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Basett's Ridge occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at17°C (62.6°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)
9
Jan
9
Feb
9
Mar
10
Apr
11
May
14
Jun
16
Jul
17
Aug
Current
17
Sep
16
Oct
13
Nov
11
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January7.8°C9.4°C11.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February7.7°C8.7°C9.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March7.2°C8.5°C9.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April8.3°C9.6°C11°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May9.5°C11.4°C13.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June12.8°C14°C15.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July14.2°C15.9°C18.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August16.3°C17°C18°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent15.8°C16.8°C18°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October13.5°C15.5°C16.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November10.8°C13.3°C15.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December9.4°C10.9°C12.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Basett's Ridge

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Basett's Ridge today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Basett's Ridge this time of year is 16.8°C (62.2°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 Basett's Ridge?

The highest water temperatures in Basett's Ridge typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Basett's Ridge in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Basett's Ridge average around16.8°C (62.2°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 15.8°C and a maximum of 18°C.

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