Water temperature in Birchington-on-Sea
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 9:10 am (GMT)- Today
- 57.9–58.1 °F
- Air today
- 53 / 57 °F
- Wed 4
- 55.4 °F
- Wetsuit
- 4/3 mm
Today the water in Birchington-on-Sea is 58.1 °F and ranges 57.9–58.1 °F through the day, with the air between 53 °F and 57 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 55.4 °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 Birchington-on-Sea (1.0 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.
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 11.0 °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 Birchington-on-Sea is warmer than normal for late October today (+1.3 °F).
- 46.7° 47°JanJ
- 44.8° 45°FebF
- 45.2° 45°MarM
- 48.2° 48°AprA
- 52.6° 53°MayM
- 57.6° 58°JunJ
- 61.8° 62°JulJ
- 64.3° 64°AugA
- 62.9° 63°SepS
- 59.3° 59°OctO
- 54.5° 55°NovN
- 49.8° 50°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Birchington-on-Sea the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (64.3 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (64.3 °F on average) and coldest in February (44.8 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 3.7 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 | 57.9–58.1 °F | 53 / 57 °F | 0.3 ft |
| Fri 30 | 57.6–57.9 °F | 49 / 57 °F | 1.7 ft |
| Sat 31 | 57.0–57.6 °F | 52 / 56 °F | 1.7 ft |
| Sun 1 | 56.8–57.2 °F | 52 / 54 °F | 3.5 ft |
| Mon 2 | 55.9–56.8 °F | 51 / 55 °F | 4.8 ft |
| Tue 3 | 55.6–55.9 °F | 51 / 55 °F | 5.0 ft |
| Wed 4 | 55.2–55.6 °F | 46 / 51 °F | 4.1 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 | 58.1 °F | 57.9–58.3 °F |
| Tue 27 | 58.3 °F | 57.6–58.6 °F |
| Mon 26 | 57.6 °F | 57.4–57.7 °F |
| Sun 25 | 57.4 °F | 56.8–57.9 °F |
| Sat 24 | 56.8 °F | 56.8–57.2 °F |
| Fri 23 | 57.7 °F | 57.2–57.9 °F |
| Thu 22 | 57.9 °F | 57.7–58.1 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 58.3 °F | 57.9–58.6 °F |
| Tue 20 | 58.8 °F | 58.6–59.0 °F |
| Mon 19 | 59.0 °F | 59.0–59.2 °F |
| Sun 18 | 59.9 °F | 59.2–60.6 °F |
| Sat 17 | 61.3 °F | 60.8–62.1 °F |
| Fri 16 | 62.6 °F | 62.1–62.8 °F |
| Thu 15 | 62.4 °F | 62.2–62.8 °F |
| Wed 14 | 62.2 °F | 62.1–62.2 °F |
| Tue 13 | 61.9 °F | 61.5–62.2 °F |
| Mon 12 | 61.5 °F | 61.3–61.5 °F |
| Sun 11 | 61.7 °F | 61.7–62.1 °F |
| Sat 10 | 62.6 °F | 62.1–63.0 °F |
| Fri 9 | 63.1 °F | 63.0–63.1 °F |
| Thu 8 | 63.7 °F | 63.1–64.6 °F |
| Wed 7 | 65.3 °F | 64.8–65.5 °F |
| Tue 6 | 65.7 °F | 65.5–65.7 °F |
| Mon 5 | 65.7 °F | 65.5–65.8 °F |
| Sun 4 | 65.8 °F | 65.5–66.2 °F |
| Sat 3 | 65.7 °F | 65.5–65.8 °F |
| Fri 2 | 65.8 °F | 65.7–66.0 °F |
| Thu 1 | 66.2 °F | 66.0–66.2 °F |
| Wed 30 | 66.2 °F | 66.0–66.4 °F |
| Tue 29 | 66.2 °F | 65.8–66.4 °F |
| Mon 28 | 66.0 °F | 65.8–66.0 °F |
| Sun 27 | 66.0 °F | 65.7–66.2 °F |
| Sat 26 | 66.2 °F | 66.0–66.4 °F |
| Fri 25 | 66.4 °F | 65.7–67.1 °F |
| Thu 24 | 66.2 °F | 65.8–66.4 °F |
| Wed 23 | 66.4 °F | 66.0–66.9 °F |
| Tue 22 | 66.4 °F | 65.8–66.9 °F |
| Mon 21 | 66.0 °F | 65.8–66.2 °F |
| Sun 20 | 66.2 °F | 66.0–66.4 °F |
| Sat 19 | 66.0 °F | 65.8–66.2 °F |
| Fri 18 | 66.4 °F | 66.2–66.6 °F |
| Thu 17 | 66.9 °F | 66.7–67.1 °F |
| Wed 16 | 67.3 °F | 67.1–67.5 °F |
| Tue 15 | 67.5 °F | 67.3–67.5 °F |
| Mon 14 | 67.5 °F | 67.1–67.8 °F |
| Sun 13 | 67.1 °F | 66.7–67.5 °F |
| Sat 12 | 66.7 °F | 66.4–67.1 °F |
| Fri 11 | 66.6 °F | 66.2–67.1 °F |
| Thu 10 | 66.4 °F | 66.2–66.6 °F |
| Wed 9 | 66.7 °F | 66.4–67.1 °F |
| Tue 8 | 67.6 °F | 67.1–68.0 °F |
| Mon 7 | 68.0 °F | 67.6–68.2 °F |
| Sun 6 | 67.8 °F | 67.5–68.0 °F |
| Sat 5 | 67.8 °F | 67.5–68.2 °F |
| Fri 4 | 68.2 °F | 67.8–68.2 °F |
| Thu 3 | 68.2 °F | 68.0–68.4 °F |
| Wed 2 | 68.4 °F | 68.2–68.5 °F |
| Tue 1 | 68.5 °F | 68.2–68.7 °F |
| Mon 31 | 68.5 °F | 68.4–69.1 °F |
| Sun 30 | 69.1 °F | 68.9–69.3 °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 Birchington-on-SeaQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Birchington-on-Sea?
58.1 °F; through the day it ranges 57.9–58.1 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 55.4 °F by Wednesday 4.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, 4/3 mm (cool). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Birchington-on-Sea in October?
In October, the water in Birchington-on-Sea averages 59.3 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 4/3 mm (cool).
How warm is the water in Birchington-on-Sea in August?
In August, the water in Birchington-on-Sea averages 64.3 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 3/2 mm (mild).
When is the best time to swim in Birchington-on-Sea?
In Birchington-on-Sea the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (64.3 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (64.3 °F on average) and coldest in February (44.8 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Birchington-on-Sea is warmer than normal for late October today (+1.3 °F).
More about Birchington-on-Sea today
Water temperature near Birchington-on-Sea
- Margate 58.5 °F · 3.5 mi
- Saint Peters 59.0 °F · 4.9 mi
- Herne Bay 56.7 °F · 7.6 mi
- Tankerton 56.1 °F · 11 mi
- Leysdown-on-Sea 57.0 °F · 17 mi
- Capel le Ferne 59.9 °F · 19 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 5.7 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 9:10 am (local time).
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