Highland, United Kingdom
Sea of the Hebrides58.57°N, 4.00°WStation UN-HIG-STR

Strath Bay Beach Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Sea of the Hebrides, warmest around August at about 13.2°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Strath Bay Beach water temperature

13.1
55.6°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 Hebrides58.57°N, 4.00°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
15°C
58.3°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

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Today
WedSep 30
13.1°C
55.6°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
13.4°C
56.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
13.5°C
56.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
13.4°C
56.1°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
13.1°C
55.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
12.8°C
55°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
12.7°C
54.9°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Strath Bay Beach.
Confidence: High

Strath Bay Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Strath Bay Beach occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at13.2°C (55.8°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
9
May
11
Jun
12
Jul
13
Aug
Current
13
Sep
12
Oct
11
Nov
10
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January7.6°C8.5°C9.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February6.8°C7.7°C8.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March6.4°C7.5°C8.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April7.1°C8°C9.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May7.9°C9.1°C10.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June9.6°C10.9°C12.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July10.2°C12.4°C13.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August12°C13.2°C14.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent12.1°C13.1°C14.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October11.4°C12.3°C13.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November9.5°C10.9°C12.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December8.5°C9.5°C11.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Strath Bay Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Strath Bay Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Strath Bay Beach this time of year is 13.1°C (55.6°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 Strath Bay Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Strath Bay Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Strath Bay Beach average around13.1°C (55.6°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 12.1°C and a maximum of 14.1°C.

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