Water temperature in Grange-over-Sands
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 5:34 am (GMT)- Today
- 51.4–51.6 °F
- Air today
- 51 / 58 °F
- Wed 4
- 48.6 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in Grange-over-Sands is 51.4 °F and ranges 51.4–51.6 °F through the day, with the air between 51 °F and 58 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 48.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured 2 days ago in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Grange-over-Sands (1.1 mi away), from NASA's MUR analysis, which sees the water in 1 km detail. It isn't a forecast: the big figure above is what a model gives for right now. On sunny afternoons the top of the water can be a little warmer.
Big gap with the model, which gives 51.4 °F right now (2.7 °F lower). The forecast is a calculation and this is a measurement: the water is probably warmer than the model says.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
The water over the next few days
- Today
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
Water over the last 60 days
Over these days it has dropped 14.8 °F (from August 30).
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
The water off Grange-over-Sands is colder than normal for late October today (−2.1 °F).
- 44.1° 44°JanJ
- 42.7° 43°FebF
- 43.9° 44°MarM
- 47.5° 48°AprA
- 52.7° 53°MayM
- 58.1° 58°JunJ
- 61.8° 62°JulJ
- 63.0° 63°AugA
- 60.2° 60°SepS
- 55.8° 56°OctO
- 51.2° 51°NovN
- 47.0° 47°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Grange-over-Sands the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (63.0 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (63.0 °F on average) and coldest in February (42.7 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 5.3 mi away). Right by the shore, the water can be a little colder or warmer. Sources and licenses
Water and air, day by day
| Day | Water | Air | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 51.4–51.6 °F | 51 / 58 °F | 1.4 ft |
| Fri 30 | 51.4–51.4 °F | 47 / 56 °F | 1.3 ft |
| Sat 31 | 50.9–51.4 °F | 43 / 52 °F | 0.8 ft |
| Sun 1 | 50.5–50.9 °F | 43 / 54 °F | 0.3 ft |
| Mon 2 | 49.8–50.4 °F | 37 / 52 °F | 0.1 ft |
| Tue 3 | 49.1–49.8 °F | 39 / 53 °F | 0.1 ft |
| Wed 4 | 48.0–49.1 °F | 43 / 51 °F | 0.1 ft |
Which wetsuit to wear
| Water | Wetsuit | How it feels |
|---|---|---|
| < 52 °F | 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves | Very cold: full kit only |
| 52°–57 °F | 5/4 mm with booties | Cold: takes your breath away |
| 57°–63 °F | 4/3 mm | Cool |
| 63°–66 °F | 3/2 mm | Mild |
| 66°–72 °F | Shorty (springsuit) | Pleasant |
| 72°–75 °F | Rash guard or top | Very pleasant |
| > 75 °F | No wetsuit | Warm |
A rough guide: it depends on the wind, how long you stay in and each person.
Fish are cold-blooded: the water sets their activity. Sudden temperature changes usually put them off the bite; with steady water, activity is more regular.
Previous days
The water over the last 60 days.
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 28 | 51.4 °F | 51.3–51.6 °F |
| Tue 27 | 51.6 °F | 51.4–51.6 °F |
| Mon 26 | 51.4 °F | 51.4–51.6 °F |
| Sun 25 | 52.2 °F | 51.6–52.7 °F |
| Sat 24 | 53.1 °F | 52.7–53.6 °F |
| Fri 23 | 54.0 °F | 53.6–54.3 °F |
| Thu 22 | 54.5 °F | 54.3–54.9 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 55.0 °F | 54.9–55.2 °F |
| Tue 20 | 55.2 °F | 55.0–55.4 °F |
| Mon 19 | 55.6 °F | 55.4–55.8 °F |
| Sun 18 | 55.9 °F | 55.8–56.5 °F |
| Sat 17 | 56.7 °F | 56.5–57.0 °F |
| Fri 16 | 57.2 °F | 57.0–57.4 °F |
| Thu 15 | 57.6 °F | 57.4–57.6 °F |
| Wed 14 | 57.4 °F | 56.8–57.6 °F |
| Tue 13 | 57.0 °F | 57.0–57.2 °F |
| Mon 12 | 57.0 °F | 56.8–57.0 °F |
| Sun 11 | 57.2 °F | 57.0–57.6 °F |
| Sat 10 | 57.9 °F | 57.6–58.6 °F |
| Fri 9 | 58.8 °F | 58.6–58.8 °F |
| Thu 8 | 59.0 °F | 58.8–59.4 °F |
| Wed 7 | 59.4 °F | 59.0–59.5 °F |
| Tue 6 | 59.9 °F | 59.7–59.9 °F |
| Mon 5 | 59.9 °F | 59.7–59.9 °F |
| Sun 4 | 59.7 °F | 59.7–60.1 °F |
| Sat 3 | 60.3 °F | 60.1–60.3 °F |
| Fri 2 | 60.3 °F | 60.3–60.4 °F |
| Thu 1 | 60.6 °F | 60.4–60.6 °F |
| Wed 30 | 60.4 °F | 60.1–60.8 °F |
| Tue 29 | 59.9 °F | 59.7–60.1 °F |
| Mon 28 | 60.3 °F | 59.9–60.4 °F |
| Sun 27 | 60.4 °F | 60.3–60.6 °F |
| Sat 26 | 60.8 °F | 60.6–60.8 °F |
| Fri 25 | 61.0 °F | 60.8–61.2 °F |
| Thu 24 | 61.2 °F | 61.2–61.3 °F |
| Wed 23 | 61.3 °F | 61.3–61.5 °F |
| Tue 22 | 61.2 °F | 60.8–61.5 °F |
| Mon 21 | 61.0 °F | 60.8–61.2 °F |
| Sun 20 | 61.2 °F | 61.2–61.5 °F |
| Sat 19 | 61.7 °F | 61.5–61.9 °F |
| Fri 18 | 62.1 °F | 61.7–62.4 °F |
| Thu 17 | 62.8 °F | 62.4–63.1 °F |
| Wed 16 | 63.1 °F | 63.0–63.3 °F |
| Tue 15 | 63.1 °F | 63.1–63.3 °F |
| Mon 14 | 63.1 °F | 62.8–63.3 °F |
| Sun 13 | 63.0 °F | 62.4–63.5 °F |
| Sat 12 | 62.4 °F | 62.2–62.6 °F |
| Fri 11 | 62.4 °F | 62.2–62.6 °F |
| Thu 10 | 62.6 °F | 62.4–63.0 °F |
| Wed 9 | 63.0 °F | 62.8–63.5 °F |
| Tue 8 | 63.9 °F | 63.7–64.2 °F |
| Mon 7 | 64.4 °F | 64.2–64.4 °F |
| Sun 6 | 64.2 °F | 64.0–64.6 °F |
| Sat 5 | 64.4 °F | 64.2–64.6 °F |
| Fri 4 | 64.9 °F | 64.8–65.1 °F |
| Thu 3 | 65.3 °F | 65.1–65.3 °F |
| Wed 2 | 65.5 °F | 65.3–66.0 °F |
| Tue 1 | 66.2 °F | 66.0–66.4 °F |
| Mon 31 | 66.4 °F | 66.0–66.6 °F |
| Sun 30 | 66.2 °F | 65.8–66.6 °F |
It's the daily analysis from Météo-France / Copernicus Marine (satellites, buoys and model), not a buoy reading at this spot.
Questions about the water in Grange-over-SandsQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Grange-over-Sands?
51.4 °F; through the day it ranges 51.4–51.6 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 48.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves (very cold: full kit only). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Grange-over-Sands in October?
In October, the water in Grange-over-Sands averages 55.8 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away).
How warm is the water in Grange-over-Sands in August?
In August, the water in Grange-over-Sands averages 63.0 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 3/2 mm (mild).
When is the best time to swim in Grange-over-Sands?
In Grange-over-Sands the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (63.0 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (63.0 °F on average) and coldest in February (42.7 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Grange-over-Sands is colder than normal for late October today (−2.1 °F).
More about Grange-over-Sands today
Water temperature near Grange-over-Sands
- Arnside 51.4 °F · 3.9 mi
- Bolton le Sands 51.6 °F · 7.9 mi
- Heysham 51.8 °F · 9.9 mi
- Kirkby-in-Furness 52.0 °F · 11 mi
- Barrow in Furness 53.4 °F · 13 mi
- Thornton-Cleveleys 52.9 °F · 22 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
Learn more
Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 2.6 mi away. Near the shore, in coves and estuaries, the water can be a little colder or warmer.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:34 am (local time).
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