North Somerset, United Kingdom
Irish Sea51.38°N, 2.96°WStation UN-NOR-SAN

Sand Bay Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Irish Sea, warmest around August at about 18.5°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Sand Bay water temperature

17.2
63°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgIrish Sea51.38°N, 2.96°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
19°C
65.7°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
17.2°C
63°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
17.5°C
63.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
17.6°C
63.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
17.5°C
63.5°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
17.2°C
63°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
16.9°C
62.4°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
16.8°C
62.2°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Sand Bay.
Confidence: High

Sand Bay Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Sand Bay occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at18.5°C (65.3°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
7
Mar
10
Apr
12
May
15
Jun
18
Jul
19
Aug
Current
17
Sep
15
Oct
12
Nov
9
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January5.7°C7.5°C9.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February4.8°C6.9°C9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March5.3°C7.3°C9.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April7.6°C9.5°C11.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May10.3°C12.4°C15.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June13.5°C15.4°C18.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July15.9°C17.7°C20.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August17.2°C18.5°C21.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent15.3°C17.2°C19.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October12.7°C14.9°C16.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November9.2°C11.6°C14°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December6.7°C8.8°C10.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Sand Bay

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Sand Bay today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Sand Bay this time of year is 17.2°C (63°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 Sand Bay?

The highest water temperatures in Sand Bay typically occur duringJune, July, August, September, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Sand Bay in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Sand Bay average around17.2°C (63.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 15.3°C and a maximum of 19.3°C.

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