Scottish Borders, United Kingdom
North Sea55.89°N, 2.13°WStation UN-SCO-COL

Coldingham Sands Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the North Sea, warmest around August at about 14.2°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Coldingham Sands water temperature

13.4
56.1°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.

+0°vs Sep avgNorth Sea55.89°N, 2.13°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
15°C
58.8°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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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
13.4°C
56.1°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
13.7°C
56.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
13.8°C
56.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
13.7°C
56.7°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
13.4°C
56.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
13.1°C
55.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
13°C
55.4°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Coldingham Sands.
Confidence: High

Coldingham Sands Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Coldingham Sands occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at14.2°C (57.6°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)
7
Jan
7
Feb
6
Mar
7
Apr
10
May
12
Jun
14
Jul
14
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
January5.9°C7.4°C8.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February5.4°C6.5°C7.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March5.3°C6.4°C8.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April6.4°C7.4°C9.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May7.9°C9.5°C12.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June9.7°C12°C13.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July11.9°C13.9°C17.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August12.2°C14.2°C16.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent11.1°C13.4°C15.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October11°C12.1°C13.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November9.4°C10.6°C12.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December7.7°C8.9°C10.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Coldingham Sands

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Coldingham Sands today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Coldingham Sands this time of year is 13.4°C (56.1°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 Coldingham Sands?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Coldingham Sands in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Coldingham Sands average around13.4°C (56.1°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 11.1°C and a maximum of 15.6°C.

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