Orkney, United Kingdom
Sea of the Hebrides59.27°N, 2.98°WStation UN-ORK-MAE

Mae Sand Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Sea of the Hebrides, warmest around August at about 12.9°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Mae Sand water temperature

12.9
55.2°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 Hebrides59.27°N, 2.98°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
14°C
57.9°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
12.9°C
55.2°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
13.2°C
55.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
13.3°C
55.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
13.2°C
55.8°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
12.9°C
55.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
12.6°C
54.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
12.5°C
54.5°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Mae Sand.
Confidence: High

Mae Sand Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Mae Sand occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at12.9°C (55.2°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)
8
Jan
8
Feb
7
Mar
8
Apr
9
May
11
Jun
12
Jul
13
Aug
Current
13
Sep
12
Oct
11
Nov
9
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January7.3°C8.3°C9.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February6.7°C7.5°C8.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March6°C7.3°C8.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April6.9°C7.8°C8.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May7.6°C8.8°C10.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June8.8°C10.5°C11.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July10.3°C11.9°C13.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August11.8°C12.9°C14.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent11.6°C12.9°C13.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October11.2°C12.1°C13.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November9.7°C10.7°C12.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December8.2°C9.4°C11°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Mae Sand

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Mae Sand this time of year is 12.9°C (55.2°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 Mae Sand?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Mae Sand average around12.9°C (55.2°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 11.6°C and a maximum of 13.8°C.

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