Water temperature in Thornton-Cleveleys
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 11:02 pm (GMT)- Today
- 52.3–52.9 °F
- Air today
- 53 / 57 °F
- Tue 3
- 51.6 °F
- Wetsuit
- 5/4 mm with booties
Today the water in Thornton-Cleveleys is 52.9 °F and ranges 52.3–52.9 °F through the day, with the air between 53 °F and 57 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 51.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured yesterday in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Thornton-Cleveleys (1.6 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
- Thu 29
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
Water over the last 60 days
Over these days it has dropped 13.1 °F (from August 29).
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
The water off Thornton-Cleveleys is about normal for late October today.
- 44.7° 45°JanJ
- 43.2° 43°FebF
- 44.0° 44°MarM
- 47.4° 47°AprA
- 52.3° 52°MayM
- 57.6° 58°JunJ
- 61.3° 61°JulJ
- 62.7° 63°AugA
- 60.3° 60°SepS
- 56.3° 56°OctO
- 51.7° 52°NovN
- 47.6° 48°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Thornton-Cleveleys the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (62.7 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (62.7 °F on average) and coldest in February (43.2 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 5.4 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 | 52.3–52.9 °F | 53 / 57 °F | 6.2 ft |
| Thu 29 | 52.9–53.1 °F | 49 / 58 °F | 2.4 ft |
| Fri 30 | 52.9–52.9 °F | 50 / 56 °F | 1.7 ft |
| Sat 31 | 52.7–52.9 °F | 46 / 51 °F | 1.1 ft |
| Sun 1 | 52.3–52.7 °F | 45 / 54 °F | 0.5 ft |
| Mon 2 | 51.8–52.3 °F | 43 / 51 °F | 0.5 ft |
| Tue 3 | 51.4–51.8 °F | 42 / 53 °F | 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 27 | 52.5 °F | 52.3–52.5 °F |
| Mon 26 | 52.3 °F | 52.2–52.5 °F |
| Sun 25 | 53.1 °F | 52.5–53.6 °F |
| Sat 24 | 54.0 °F | 53.8–54.3 °F |
| Fri 23 | 54.9 °F | 54.3–55.0 °F |
| Thu 22 | 55.2 °F | 55.0–55.4 °F |
| Wed 21 | 55.9 °F | 55.4–56.1 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 | 56.1 °F | 56.1–56.3 °F |
| Mon 19 | 56.3 °F | 56.1–56.3 °F |
| Sun 18 | 56.5 °F | 56.5–56.8 °F |
| Sat 17 | 57.0 °F | 56.8–57.4 °F |
| Fri 16 | 57.7 °F | 57.4–57.9 °F |
| Thu 15 | 57.9 °F | 57.9–57.9 °F |
| Wed 14 | 57.7 °F | 57.6–57.9 °F |
| Tue 13 | 57.7 °F | 57.7–57.9 °F |
| Mon 12 | 57.4 °F | 57.4–57.7 °F |
| Sun 11 | 57.6 °F | 57.6–57.9 °F |
| Sat 10 | 58.5 °F | 57.9–59.0 °F |
| Fri 9 | 59.2 °F | 59.0–59.4 °F |
| Thu 8 | 59.4 °F | 59.2–59.9 °F |
| Wed 7 | 60.4 °F | 60.1–60.8 °F |
| Tue 6 | 60.8 °F | 60.8–60.8 °F |
| Mon 5 | 60.6 °F | 60.6–60.8 °F |
| Sun 4 | 60.6 °F | 60.6–60.8 °F |
| Sat 3 | 61.0 °F | 60.8–61.0 °F |
| Fri 2 | 61.0 °F | 60.8–61.2 °F |
| Thu 1 | 61.2 °F | 61.0–61.2 °F |
| Wed 30 | 61.2 °F | 60.8–61.3 °F |
| Tue 29 | 60.4 °F | 60.3–60.8 °F |
| Mon 28 | 60.6 °F | 60.4–60.8 °F |
| Sun 27 | 60.8 °F | 60.6–61.0 °F |
| Sat 26 | 61.0 °F | 60.8–61.2 °F |
| Fri 25 | 61.2 °F | 61.0–61.3 °F |
| Thu 24 | 61.3 °F | 61.2–61.5 °F |
| Wed 23 | 61.5 °F | 61.5–61.7 °F |
| Tue 22 | 61.7 °F | 61.3–62.1 °F |
| Mon 21 | 61.3 °F | 61.2–61.5 °F |
| Sun 20 | 61.5 °F | 61.5–61.9 °F |
| Sat 19 | 61.9 °F | 61.9–62.1 °F |
| Fri 18 | 62.1 °F | 61.9–62.4 °F |
| Thu 17 | 62.8 °F | 62.4–63.0 °F |
| Wed 16 | 63.1 °F | 63.0–63.5 °F |
| Tue 15 | 63.5 °F | 63.5–63.7 °F |
| Mon 14 | 63.5 °F | 63.3–63.9 °F |
| Sun 13 | 63.3 °F | 62.8–64.0 °F |
| Sat 12 | 62.8 °F | 62.6–63.0 °F |
| Fri 11 | 62.8 °F | 62.6–63.0 °F |
| Thu 10 | 62.8 °F | 62.6–62.8 °F |
| Wed 9 | 63.1 °F | 63.0–63.7 °F |
| Tue 8 | 64.0 °F | 63.7–64.4 °F |
| Mon 7 | 64.4 °F | 64.4–64.6 °F |
| Sun 6 | 64.4 °F | 64.2–64.6 °F |
| Sat 5 | 64.4 °F | 64.2–64.8 °F |
| Fri 4 | 64.9 °F | 64.8–65.1 °F |
| Thu 3 | 65.1 °F | 64.9–65.1 °F |
| Wed 2 | 65.1 °F | 65.1–65.7 °F |
| Tue 1 | 65.5 °F | 65.3–65.7 °F |
| Mon 31 | 65.7 °F | 65.5–65.8 °F |
| Sun 30 | 65.7 °F | 65.5–66.0 °F |
| Sat 29 | 65.7 °F | 65.7–65.8 °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 Thornton-CleveleysQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Thornton-Cleveleys?
52.9 °F; through the day it ranges 52.3–52.9 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 51.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Thornton-Cleveleys in October?
In October, the water in Thornton-Cleveleys averages 56.3 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away).
How warm is the water in Thornton-Cleveleys in August?
In August, the water in Thornton-Cleveleys averages 62.7 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 3/2 mm (mild).
When is the best time to swim in Thornton-Cleveleys?
In Thornton-Cleveleys the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (62.7 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (62.7 °F on average) and coldest in February (43.2 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Thornton-Cleveleys is about normal for late October today.
More about Thornton-Cleveleys today
Water temperature near Thornton-Cleveleys
- Cleveleys 52.9 °F · 0.8 mi
- Great Eccleston 52.2 °F · 6.4 mi
- Overton 52.0 °F · 12 mi
- Barrow in Furness 53.4 °F · 18 mi
- Carnforth 51.6 °F · 21 mi
- Flookburgh 52.0 °F · 21 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 0.8 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 11:02 pm (local time).
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