East Sussex, United Kingdom
Irish Sea50.86°N, 0.60°EStation UN-EAS-ROC

Rock-a-Nore Beach Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Irish Sea, warmest around September at about 17.4°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Rock-a-Nore Beach water temperature

17.4
63.3°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

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Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
19°C
66°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
17.4°C
63.3°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
17.7°C
63.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
17.8°C
64°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
17.7°C
63.9°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
17.4°C
63.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
17.1°C
62.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
17°C
62.6°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Rock-a-Nore Beach.
Confidence: High

Rock-a-Nore Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Rock-a-Nore Beach occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at17.4°C (63.3°F) in September.

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
8
Feb
8
Mar
9
Apr
11
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
January7.5°C9.5°C12.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February5°C8.4°C10.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March6.1°C8.2°C9.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April7.6°C9.2°C11.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May9.7°C11.3°C14°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June12°C13.5°C15.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July14.3°C15.9°C19.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August16.4°C17.3°C19.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent16.1°C17.4°C19.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October15°C16.2°C17.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November11.5°C13.8°C16.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December9.2°C11.4°C13.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Rock-a-Nore Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Rock-a-Nore Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Rock-a-Nore Beach this time of year is 17.4°C (63.3°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 Rock-a-Nore Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Rock-a-Nore Beach typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Rock-a-Nore Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Rock-a-Nore Beach average around17.4°C (63.3°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 16.1°C and a maximum of 19.1°C.

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