Water temperature in Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 8:29 am (GMT)- Today
- 54.3–54.7 °F
- Air today
- 50 / 59 °F
- Wed 4
- 52.8 °F
- Wetsuit
- 5/4 mm with booties
Today the water in Saltburn-by-the-Sea is 54.5 °F and ranges 54.3–54.7 °F through the day, with the air between 50 °F and 59 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 52.8 °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 Saltburn-by-the-Sea (0.5 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 8.3 °F (from August 30).
Over the next few weeks the water looks above normal (+2.1 °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 Saltburn-by-the-Sea is warmer than normal for late October today (+2.5 °F).
- 45.5° 45°JanJ
- 44.0° 44°FebF
- 43.7° 44°MarM
- 45.3° 45°AprA
- 49.2° 49°MayM
- 53.9° 54°JunJ
- 57.9° 58°JulJ
- 58.9° 59°AugA
- 56.4° 56°SepS
- 53.4° 53°OctO
- 50.6° 51°NovN
- 47.9° 48°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Saltburn-by-the-Sea the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (58.9 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (58.9 °F on average) and coldest in March (43.7 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 3.5 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 | 54.3–54.7 °F | 50 / 59 °F | 0.9 ft |
| Fri 30 | 54.0–54.3 °F | 51 / 55 °F | 1.2 ft |
| Sat 31 | 53.8–54.0 °F | 45 / 55 °F | 1.1 ft |
| Sun 1 | 53.8–54.1 °F | 44 / 52 °F | 4.4 ft |
| Mon 2 | 53.8–54.0 °F | 49 / 51 °F | 4.5 ft |
| Tue 3 | 52.7–53.8 °F | 49 / 52 °F | 3.4 ft |
| Wed 4 | 52.5–53.1 °F | 49 / 51 °F | 2.5 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 | 54.7 °F | 54.5–54.7 °F |
| Tue 27 | 54.9 °F | 54.7–54.9 °F |
| Mon 26 | 54.9 °F | 54.9–55.0 °F |
| Sun 25 | 55.2 °F | 55.0–55.2 °F |
| Sat 24 | 55.4 °F | 55.2–55.6 °F |
| Fri 23 | 55.8 °F | 55.6–55.8 °F |
| Thu 22 | 55.8 °F | 55.6–55.8 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 55.9 °F | 55.8–56.5 °F |
| Tue 20 | 56.5 °F | 56.5–56.5 °F |
| Mon 19 | 56.5 °F | 56.5–56.5 °F |
| Sun 18 | 56.5 °F | 56.5–56.7 °F |
| Sat 17 | 56.7 °F | 56.7–56.8 °F |
| Fri 16 | 56.7 °F | 56.5–56.8 °F |
| Thu 15 | 57.0 °F | 56.8–57.0 °F |
| Wed 14 | 57.0 °F | 56.8–57.6 °F |
| Tue 13 | 57.6 °F | 57.6–57.6 °F |
| Mon 12 | 57.6 °F | 57.6–57.6 °F |
| Sun 11 | 57.7 °F | 57.7–57.7 °F |
| Sat 10 | 57.9 °F | 57.9–58.1 °F |
| Fri 9 | 58.1 °F | 58.1–58.3 °F |
| Thu 8 | 58.3 °F | 58.1–58.3 °F |
| Wed 7 | 58.5 °F | 58.3–58.8 °F |
| Tue 6 | 59.0 °F | 58.8–59.2 °F |
| Mon 5 | 59.0 °F | 58.8–59.2 °F |
| Sun 4 | 58.8 °F | 58.8–59.0 °F |
| Sat 3 | 59.2 °F | 59.0–59.2 °F |
| Fri 2 | 59.2 °F | 59.0–59.2 °F |
| Thu 1 | 59.2 °F | 59.0–59.4 °F |
| Wed 30 | 59.4 °F | 59.0–59.5 °F |
| Tue 29 | 59.5 °F | 59.4–59.5 °F |
| Mon 28 | 59.5 °F | 59.4–59.7 °F |
| Sun 27 | 59.5 °F | 59.4–59.5 °F |
| Sat 26 | 59.5 °F | 59.4–59.5 °F |
| Fri 25 | 59.5 °F | 59.5–59.7 °F |
| Thu 24 | 59.7 °F | 59.7–59.9 °F |
| Wed 23 | 60.1 °F | 59.7–61.2 °F |
| Tue 22 | 60.8 °F | 60.3–61.7 °F |
| Mon 21 | 60.3 °F | 60.1–60.4 °F |
| Sun 20 | 60.3 °F | 60.1–60.3 °F |
| Sat 19 | 60.3 °F | 60.3–60.4 °F |
| Fri 18 | 60.3 °F | 60.3–60.4 °F |
| Thu 17 | 60.4 °F | 60.4–60.6 °F |
| Wed 16 | 60.8 °F | 60.4–61.9 °F |
| Tue 15 | 61.9 °F | 61.7–61.9 °F |
| Mon 14 | 61.7 °F | 61.3–62.1 °F |
| Sun 13 | 61.5 °F | 61.2–61.7 °F |
| Sat 12 | 61.2 °F | 61.0–61.3 °F |
| Fri 11 | 61.3 °F | 61.0–61.9 °F |
| Thu 10 | 61.2 °F | 61.0–61.2 °F |
| Wed 9 | 61.3 °F | 61.2–61.9 °F |
| Tue 8 | 61.9 °F | 61.9–62.1 °F |
| Mon 7 | 62.1 °F | 62.1–62.1 °F |
| Sun 6 | 62.1 °F | 61.9–62.2 °F |
| Sat 5 | 62.1 °F | 61.9–62.1 °F |
| Fri 4 | 62.2 °F | 62.1–62.2 °F |
| Thu 3 | 62.2 °F | 62.1–62.2 °F |
| Wed 2 | 62.2 °F | 61.9–62.6 °F |
| Tue 1 | 62.6 °F | 62.2–62.8 °F |
| Mon 31 | 63.0 °F | 62.4–63.3 °F |
| Sun 30 | 63.0 °F | 62.1–63.9 °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 Saltburn-by-the-SeaQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Saltburn-by-the-Sea?
54.5 °F; through the day it ranges 54.3–54.7 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 52.8 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 Saltburn-by-the-Sea in October?
In October, the water in Saltburn-by-the-Sea averages 53.4 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away).
How warm is the water in Saltburn-by-the-Sea in August?
In August, the water in Saltburn-by-the-Sea averages 58.9 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 4/3 mm (cool).
When is the best time to swim in Saltburn-by-the-Sea?
In Saltburn-by-the-Sea the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (58.9 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (58.9 °F on average) and coldest in March (43.7 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Saltburn-by-the-Sea is warmer than normal for late October today (+2.5 °F).
More about Saltburn-by-the-Sea today
Water temperature near Saltburn-by-the-Sea
- Easington 54.7 °F · 5.3 mi
- Middlesbrough 53.6 °F · 10 mi
- Hartlepool 53.6 °F · 12 mi
- Whitby 54.9 °F · 16 mi
- Burniston 54.7 °F · 28 mi
- Sunderland 54.0 °F · 28 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 14 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 8:29 am (local time).
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