East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
North Sea54.09°N, 0.17°WStation UN-EAS-NOR

North Sands Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the North Sea, warmest around August at about 14.9°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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North Sands water temperature

14
57.2°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.

+0°vs Sep avgNorth Sea54.09°N, 0.17°W
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Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
16°C
59.9°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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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
14°C
57.2°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
14.3°C
57.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
14.4°C
57.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
14.3°C
57.7°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
14°C
57.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
13.7°C
56.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
13.6°C
56.5°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 at14.9°C (58.8°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)
7
Jan
7
Feb
7
Mar
7
Apr
9
May
12
Jun
14
Jul
15
Aug
Current
14
Sep
13
Oct
11
Nov
9
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January6°C7.3°C8.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February5.5°C6.6°C7.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March5.2°C6.5°C7.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April6.2°C7.4°C8.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May7.2°C9.2°C11.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June10.5°C11.9°C13.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July12.7°C14.3°C17°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August13.7°C14.9°C16.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent12.3°C14°C16.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October11°C12.6°C13.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November8.8°C10.8°C12.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December7.6°C8.9°C10.9°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 14°C (57.2°F) — classified as Very Cold (< 16°C). Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges. 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 around14°C (57.2°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 12.3°C and a maximum of 16.1°C.

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