Water temperature in Wells-next-the-Sea
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 9:11 am (GMT)- Today
- 54.0–54.1 °F
- Air today
- 49 / 56 °F
- Wed 4
- 53.5 °F
- Wetsuit
- 5/4 mm with booties
Today the water in Wells-next-the-Sea is 54.0 °F and ranges 54.0–54.1 °F through the day, with the air between 49 °F and 56 °F. It stays steady over the next few days.
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 Wells-next-the-Sea (2.0 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 13.1 °F (from August 30).
Over the next few weeks the water looks a bit above normal (+0.7 °F), according to ECMWF 46-day.
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
The water off Wells-next-the-Sea is about normal for late October today.
- 43.2° 43°JanJ
- 42.2° 42°FebF
- 43.0° 43°MarM
- 46.2° 46°AprA
- 50.6° 51°MayM
- 55.2° 55°JunJ
- 59.3° 59°JulJ
- 61.6° 62°AugA
- 59.6° 60°SepS
- 55.5° 56°OctO
- 50.4° 50°NovN
- 45.9° 46°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Wells-next-the-Sea the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (61.6 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (61.6 °F on average) and coldest in February (42.2 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 12 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 | 54.0–54.1 °F | 49 / 56 °F | 0.5 ft |
| Fri 30 | 53.8–54.1 °F | 47 / 59 °F | 0.4 ft |
| Sat 31 | 54.0–54.1 °F | 49 / 57 °F | 0.5 ft |
| Sun 1 | 53.6–54.1 °F | 48 / 54 °F | 4.3 ft |
| Mon 2 | 53.4–53.6 °F | 51 / 53 °F | 4.4 ft |
| Tue 3 | 53.4–53.6 °F | 50 / 54 °F | 4.1 ft |
| Wed 4 | 53.4–53.6 °F | 46 / 53 °F | 3.1 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 | 54.1 °F | 53.8–54.3 °F |
| Tue 27 | 54.5 °F | 54.1–54.7 °F |
| Mon 26 | 53.6 °F | 53.4–54.1 °F |
| Sun 25 | 54.1 °F | 53.8–54.7 °F |
| Sat 24 | 54.9 °F | 54.7–55.2 °F |
| Fri 23 | 55.4 °F | 55.2–55.6 °F |
| Thu 22 | 55.6 °F | 55.4–55.9 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 56.3 °F | 55.9–56.3 °F |
| Tue 20 | 56.5 °F | 56.3–56.7 °F |
| Mon 19 | 56.5 °F | 56.3–56.7 °F |
| Sun 18 | 56.8 °F | 56.5–57.4 °F |
| Sat 17 | 57.7 °F | 57.4–58.3 °F |
| Fri 16 | 58.6 °F | 58.3–58.8 °F |
| Thu 15 | 58.6 °F | 58.5–58.8 °F |
| Wed 14 | 58.5 °F | 58.1–58.6 °F |
| Tue 13 | 58.5 °F | 58.3–58.6 °F |
| Mon 12 | 57.9 °F | 57.7–58.3 °F |
| Sun 11 | 58.1 °F | 57.9–58.5 °F |
| Sat 10 | 59.2 °F | 58.6–59.5 °F |
| Fri 9 | 59.9 °F | 59.7–60.1 °F |
| Thu 8 | 60.4 °F | 60.1–61.0 °F |
| Wed 7 | 61.9 °F | 61.2–62.8 °F |
| Tue 6 | 62.6 °F | 62.4–62.8 °F |
| Mon 5 | 62.6 °F | 62.4–62.8 °F |
| Sun 4 | 62.8 °F | 62.6–63.0 °F |
| Sat 3 | 63.0 °F | 62.8–63.1 °F |
| Fri 2 | 63.1 °F | 63.0–63.3 °F |
| Thu 1 | 63.3 °F | 63.1–63.3 °F |
| Wed 30 | 63.3 °F | 63.1–63.5 °F |
| Tue 29 | 63.1 °F | 62.8–63.3 °F |
| Mon 28 | 63.1 °F | 63.0–63.1 °F |
| Sun 27 | 63.1 °F | 63.0–63.3 °F |
| Sat 26 | 63.3 °F | 63.0–63.5 °F |
| Fri 25 | 63.3 °F | 63.1–63.5 °F |
| Thu 24 | 63.5 °F | 63.1–63.7 °F |
| Wed 23 | 63.7 °F | 63.5–63.9 °F |
| Tue 22 | 63.7 °F | 63.1–64.2 °F |
| Mon 21 | 63.3 °F | 63.0–63.7 °F |
| Sun 20 | 63.3 °F | 63.3–63.5 °F |
| Sat 19 | 63.7 °F | 63.5–63.7 °F |
| Fri 18 | 63.7 °F | 63.5–64.0 °F |
| Thu 17 | 64.2 °F | 64.0–64.6 °F |
| Wed 16 | 64.8 °F | 64.4–65.3 °F |
| Tue 15 | 65.3 °F | 65.1–65.5 °F |
| Mon 14 | 65.1 °F | 64.8–65.5 °F |
| Sun 13 | 64.8 °F | 64.4–64.9 °F |
| Sat 12 | 64.4 °F | 64.2–64.8 °F |
| Fri 11 | 64.4 °F | 64.2–64.6 °F |
| Thu 10 | 64.2 °F | 63.9–64.4 °F |
| Wed 9 | 64.2 °F | 64.0–64.9 °F |
| Tue 8 | 65.5 °F | 65.1–65.7 °F |
| Mon 7 | 65.7 °F | 65.3–65.8 °F |
| Sun 6 | 65.5 °F | 65.1–65.8 °F |
| Sat 5 | 65.5 °F | 65.3–65.8 °F |
| Fri 4 | 66.2 °F | 65.8–66.4 °F |
| Thu 3 | 66.4 °F | 66.4–66.6 °F |
| Wed 2 | 66.6 °F | 66.4–67.1 °F |
| Tue 1 | 67.1 °F | 66.7–67.3 °F |
| Mon 31 | 67.3 °F | 66.9–67.5 °F |
| Sun 30 | 67.3 °F | 67.1–67.6 °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 Wells-next-the-SeaQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Wells-next-the-Sea?
54.0 °F; through the day it ranges 54.0–54.1 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It stays steady over the next few days.
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 Wells-next-the-Sea in October?
In October, the water in Wells-next-the-Sea averages 55.5 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away).
How warm is the water in Wells-next-the-Sea in August?
In August, the water in Wells-next-the-Sea averages 61.6 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 4/3 mm (cool).
When is the best time to swim in Wells-next-the-Sea?
In Wells-next-the-Sea the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (61.6 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (61.6 °F on average) and coldest in February (42.2 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Wells-next-the-Sea is about normal for late October today.
More about Wells-next-the-Sea today
Water temperature near Wells-next-the-Sea
- Salthouse 55.2 °F · 9.8 mi
- Weybourne 55.2 °F · 12 mi
- Hunstanton 56.7 °F · 15 mi
- King's Lynn 56.8 °F · 23 mi
- Mundesley 55.8 °F · 25 mi
- Skegness 55.2 °F · 25 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 6.3 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 9:11 am (local time).
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