Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
Rogaland County60.42°N, 1.10°WStation UN-SHE-AYR

Ayre of Hamnavoe Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the Rogaland County, warmest around August at about 13.1°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Ayre of Hamnavoe water temperature

12.3
54.1°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgRogaland County60.42°N, 1.10°W
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Coastal Air
14°C
56.8°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
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
12.3°C
54.1°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
12.6°C
54.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
12.7°C
54.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
12.6°C
54.7°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
12.3°C
54.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
12°C
53.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
11.9°C
53.4°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Ayre of Hamnavoe.
Confidence: High

Ayre of Hamnavoe Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Ayre of Hamnavoe occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at13.1°C (55.6°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
8
Feb
8
Mar
8
Apr
9
May
11
Jun
12
Jul
13
Aug
Current
12
Sep
11
Oct
10
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)
February6.9°C7.6°C8.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March6.7°C7.6°C8.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April7.3°C7.9°C8.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May7.9°C8.9°C11.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June7.8°C10.6°C12.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July10.7°C12.4°C13.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August12.1°C13.1°C15°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent10.6°C12.3°C14.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October10.5°C11.3°C12.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November8°C10.1°C11.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December7.8°C9.1°C10.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Ayre of Hamnavoe

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Ayre of Hamnavoe today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Ayre of Hamnavoe this time of year is 12.3°C (54.1°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 Ayre of Hamnavoe?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Ayre of Hamnavoe in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Ayre of Hamnavoe average around12.3°C (54.1°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 10.6°C and a maximum of 14.1°C.

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