Devon, United Kingdom
Celtic Sea50.23°N, 3.78°WStation UN-DEV-NOR

North Sands Sea Water Temperature

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

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North 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.

+0°vs Sep avgCeltic Sea50.23°N, 3.78°W
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 North Sands.
Confidence: High

North Sands Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in North Sands occurs inJuly, August, September, October — 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)
11
Jan
10
Feb
10
Mar
10
Apr
12
May
14
Jun
16
Jul
17
Aug
Current
16
Sep
15
Oct
14
Nov
12
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January9.1°C10.8°C12°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February8.4°C10°C11.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March8.2°C9.6°C10.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April9.1°C10.3°C11.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May9.9°C11.8°C14.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June11.5°C14.3°C16.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July13.3°C16.2°C19°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August15.7°C16.9°C20.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent14.7°C16.1°C17.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October13.7°C15.1°C16.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November10.8°C13.5°C15.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December10.5°C11.9°C13.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for North Sands

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

Typical sea surface temperature in North 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 North Sands?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in North Sands average around16.1°C (61.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 14.7°C and a maximum of 17.3°C.

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