Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Irish Sea50.63°N, 1.17°WStation UN-ISL-SMA

Small Hope Beach Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Irish Sea, warmest around August at about 17.9°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Small Hope Beach water temperature

17.6
63.7°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
66.4°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

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
17.6°C
63.7°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
17.9°C
64.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
18°C
64.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
17.9°C
64.2°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
17.6°C
63.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
17.3°C
63.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
17.2°C
63°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Small Hope Beach.
Confidence: High

Small Hope Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Small Hope Beach occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at17.9°C (64.2°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
9
Apr
12
May
14
Jun
17
Jul
18
Aug
Current
18
Sep
16
Oct
13
Nov
11
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January7.4°C9.2°C11°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February6.6°C8.2°C9.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March6.4°C8.1°C9.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April7.9°C9.3°C11.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May10°C11.7°C14.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June12.3°C14.3°C16.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July14.6°C16.6°C18.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August16.5°C17.9°C19.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent16.2°C17.6°C19.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October14.6°C16°C18°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November10.2°C13.3°C15.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December9.2°C10.7°C12.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Small Hope Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Small Hope Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Small Hope Beach this time of year is 17.6°C (63.7°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 Small Hope Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Small Hope Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Small Hope Beach average around17.6°C (63.7°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 16.2°C and a maximum of 19.6°C.

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