Kent, United Kingdom
Irish Sea51.33°N, 1.41°EStation UN-KEN-RAM

Ramsgate Western Undercliffe Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Irish Sea, warmest around August at about 18.1°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Ramsgate Western Undercliffe water temperature

17.5
63.5°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgIrish Sea51.33°N, 1.41°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
19°C
66.2°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
17.5°C
63.5°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
17.8°C
64°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
17.9°C
64.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
17.8°C
64°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
17.5°C
63.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
17.2°C
63°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
17.1°C
62.8°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Ramsgate Western Undercliffe.
Confidence: High

Ramsgate Western Undercliffe Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Ramsgate Western Undercliffe occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at18.1°C (64.6°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)
8
Jan
7
Feb
8
Mar
9
Apr
12
May
14
Jun
17
Jul
18
Aug
Current
18
Sep
16
Oct
13
Nov
10
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January5.6°C8.3°C11.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February5°C7.2°C9.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March5.3°C7.5°C9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April6.9°C9.1°C11.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May9.8°C11.8°C14.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June12.7°C14.3°C17.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July15.3°C16.9°C19.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August16.6°C18.1°C20.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent15.5°C17.5°C20°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October14.4°C15.6°C17.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November10.6°C12.8°C15.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December7.9°C10.2°C12.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Ramsgate Western Undercliffe

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Ramsgate Western Undercliffe today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Ramsgate Western Undercliffe this time of year is 17.5°C (63.5°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 Ramsgate Western Undercliffe?

The highest water temperatures in Ramsgate Western Undercliffe typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Ramsgate Western Undercliffe in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Ramsgate Western Undercliffe average around17.5°C (63.5°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 15.5°C and a maximum of 20°C.

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