Eilean Siar, United Kingdom
Sea of the Hebrides57.80°N, 7.08°WStation UN-EIL-TRA

Traigh na h-Uidhe Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Sea of the Hebrides, warmest around August at about 13.8°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Traigh na h-Uidhe water temperature

13.5
56.3°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgSea of the Hebrides57.80°N, 7.08°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
15°C
59°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
13.5°C
56.3°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
13.8°C
56.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
13.9°C
57°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
13.8°C
56.8°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
13.5°C
56.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
13.2°C
55.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
13.1°C
55.6°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Traigh na h-Uidhe.
Confidence: High

Traigh na h-Uidhe Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Traigh na h-Uidhe occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at13.8°C (56.8°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)
9
Jan
8
Feb
8
Mar
8
Apr
10
May
12
Jun
13
Jul
14
Aug
Current
14
Sep
13
Oct
11
Nov
10
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January7.8°C8.9°C10°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February7°C7.9°C9.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March6.6°C7.9°C9.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April7.2°C8.4°C9.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May8.5°C9.9°C12.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June10.2°C11.7°C12.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July11.9°C13.2°C14.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August12.9°C13.8°C15.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent12.3°C13.5°C14.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October11.4°C12.6°C14.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November9.8°C11.2°C12.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December8.8°C9.9°C11.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Traigh na h-Uidhe

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Traigh na h-Uidhe today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Traigh na h-Uidhe this time of year is 13.5°C (56.3°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 Traigh na h-Uidhe?

The highest water temperatures in Traigh na h-Uidhe typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Traigh na h-Uidhe in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Traigh na h-Uidhe average around13.5°C (56.3°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 12.3°C and a maximum of 14.9°C.

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