Devon, United Kingdom
Celtic Sea51.23°N, 3.93°WStation UN-DEV-HED

Heddon's Mouth Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Celtic Sea, warmest around August at about 17.8°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Heddon's Mouth water temperature

17.2
63°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCeltic Sea51.23°N, 3.93°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
19°C
65.7°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
UV Index
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
17.2°C
63°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
17.5°C
63.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
17.6°C
63.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
17.5°C
63.5°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
17.2°C
63°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
16.9°C
62.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
16.8°C
62.2°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Heddon's Mouth.
Confidence: High

Heddon's Mouth Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Heddon's Mouth occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at17.8°C (64°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
8
Feb
8
Mar
9
Apr
12
May
14
Jun
17
Jul
18
Aug
Current
17
Sep
15
Oct
13
Nov
10
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January6.6°C8.5°C10.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February6.5°C7.7°C9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March6.4°C7.9°C9.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April7.7°C9.4°C11.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May9.6°C11.6°C14.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June12.9°C14.4°C16°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July14.9°C16.5°C18.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August16.6°C17.8°C18.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent15.8°C17.2°C18.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October13.3°C15.4°C17.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November10.4°C12.6°C14.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December8.9°C9.9°C11.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Heddon's Mouth

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Heddon's Mouth today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Heddon's Mouth this time of year is 17.2°C (63°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 Heddon's Mouth?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Heddon's Mouth in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Heddon's Mouth average around17.2°C (63.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 15.8°C and a maximum of 18.9°C.

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