New Hampshire, United States
James Bay42.95°N, 70.78°WStation UN-NEW-NOR

North Hampton Beach Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the James Bay, warmest around August at about 18.7°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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North Hampton Beach 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 avgJames Bay42.95°N, 70.78°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
UV Index
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Daily maximum
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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 North Hampton Beach.
Confidence: High

North Hampton Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in North Hampton Beach occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at18.7°C (65.7°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)
6
Jan
4
Feb
4
Mar
6
Apr
10
May
14
Jun
18
Jul
19
Aug
Current
17
Sep
14
Oct
10
Nov
8
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January4.5°C6°C8.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February3.3°C4.4°C6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March1.6°C4.1°C6.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April3.9°C5.9°C8.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May6.8°C9.8°C15.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June10.7°C14.4°C18.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July14.4°C17.5°C21.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August16°C18.7°C21.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent14.8°C17.2°C20.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October10.3°C13.6°C16.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November8.5°C10.2°C13.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December5.9°C7.9°C10.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for North Hampton Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in North Hampton Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in North Hampton Beach 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 North Hampton Beach?

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

What is the typical water temperature in North Hampton Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in North Hampton Beach average around17.2°C (63.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 14.8°C and a maximum of 20.3°C.

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