Orkney, United Kingdom
Sea of the Hebrides58.92°N, 2.79°WStation UN-ORK-SAN

Sandi Sand Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Sea of the Hebrides, warmest around September at about 13°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Sandi Sand water temperature

13
55.4°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 Hebrides58.92°N, 2.79°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
15°C
58.1°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

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Today
WedSep 30
13°C
55.4°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
13.3°C
55.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
13.4°C
56.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
13.3°C
55.9°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
13°C
55.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
12.7°C
54.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
12.6°C
54.7°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Sandi Sand.
Confidence: High

Sandi Sand Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Sandi Sand occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at13°C (55.4°F) in September.

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
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°C8.1°C9.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February6.4°C7.2°C7.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March6°C7.1°C8.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April6.8°C7.7°C8.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May7.7°C8.8°C10.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June9.4°C10.6°C12.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July10°C11.9°C14.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August11.8°C12.9°C14°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent11.9°C13°C14.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October11.1°C12.1°C13.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November9.5°C10.6°C12.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December8.1°C9.1°C10.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Sandi Sand

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Sandi Sand this time of year is 13°C (55.4°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 Sandi Sand?

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

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

Historically in September, water temperatures in Sandi Sand average around13°C (55.4°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 11.9°C and a maximum of 14.1°C.

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