Devon, United Kingdom
Celtic Sea50.54°N, 3.49°WStation UN-DEV-EAS

East Pole Sand Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Celtic Sea, warmest around August at about 16.8°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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East Pole Sand 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 Sea50.54°N, 3.49°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 East Pole Sand.
Confidence: High

East Pole Sand Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in East Pole Sand occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at16.8°C (62.2°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)
10
Jan
9
Feb
9
Mar
10
Apr
12
May
14
Jun
16
Jul
17
Aug
Current
17
Sep
16
Oct
14
Nov
11
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January8.1°C10°C11.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February7.8°C9.2°C10.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March7.1°C8.8°C9.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April8.4°C9.9°C11.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May9.8°C11.8°C14.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June12°C14.2°C16.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July13.8°C15.9°C18.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August15.6°C16.8°C19.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent15.7°C16.8°C18.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October14°C15.8°C17.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November10.7°C13.6°C16°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December9.7°C11.3°C13°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for East Pole Sand

Is the sea warm enough to swim in East Pole Sand today?

Typical sea surface temperature in East Pole Sand 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 East Pole Sand?

The highest water temperatures in East Pole Sand typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in East Pole Sand in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in East Pole Sand average around16.8°C (62.2°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 15.7°C and a maximum of 18.2°C.

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