Water temperature in Burnham-on-Sea
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 9:59 pm (GMT)- Today
- 56.8–57.0 °F
- Air today
- 49 / 59 °F
- Tue 3
- 55.2 °F
- Wetsuit
- 5/4 mm with booties
Today the water in Burnham-on-Sea is 56.8 °F and ranges 56.8–57.0 °F through the day, with the air between 49 °F and 59 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 55.2 °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 Burnham-on-Sea (0.1 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.
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 12.2 °F (from August 29).
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 Burnham-on-Sea is about normal for late October today.
- 45.7° 46°JanJ
- 44.7° 45°FebF
- 45.4° 45°MarM
- 48.8° 49°AprA
- 53.7° 54°MayM
- 59.0° 59°JunJ
- 63.2° 63°JulJ
- 64.7° 65°AugA
- 62.7° 63°SepS
- 58.3° 58°OctO
- 53.0° 53°NovN
- 48.4° 48°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
The best time to swim in Burnham-on-Sea is from July to August, when the water averages 63.2–64.7 °F.
The water is warmest in August (64.7 °F on average) and coldest in February (44.7 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 10 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 | 56.8–57.0 °F | 49 / 59 °F | 4.9 ft |
| Thu 29 | 56.7–56.8 °F | 45 / 59 °F | 2.8 ft |
| Fri 30 | 56.3–56.7 °F | 45 / 60 °F | 1.7 ft |
| Sat 31 | 56.1–56.3 °F | 44 / 54 °F | 1.7 ft |
| Sun 1 | 55.8–56.1 °F | 44 / 53 °F | 1.3 ft |
| Mon 2 | 55.4–55.8 °F | 44 / 52 °F | 1.6 ft |
| Tue 3 | 55.0–55.4 °F | 47 / 52 °F | 1.2 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 | 57.2 °F | 57.0–57.2 °F |
| Mon 26 | 57.0 °F | 56.8–57.0 °F |
| Sun 25 | 57.2 °F | 57.0–57.4 °F |
| Sat 24 | 57.4 °F | 57.4–57.6 °F |
| Fri 23 | 57.9 °F | 57.6–58.3 °F |
| Thu 22 | 58.3 °F | 58.1–58.3 °F |
| Wed 21 | 58.5 °F | 58.1–58.6 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 | 58.5 °F | 58.1–58.5 °F |
| Mon 19 | 58.6 °F | 58.6–59.0 °F |
| Sun 18 | 59.4 °F | 59.0–59.9 °F |
| Sat 17 | 60.3 °F | 59.9–60.6 °F |
| Fri 16 | 60.8 °F | 60.6–61.0 °F |
| Thu 15 | 60.8 °F | 60.6–61.0 °F |
| Wed 14 | 61.0 °F | 60.4–62.4 °F |
| Tue 13 | 62.4 °F | 62.2–62.4 °F |
| Mon 12 | 62.1 °F | 61.9–62.4 °F |
| Sun 11 | 62.1 °F | 62.1–62.1 °F |
| Sat 10 | 62.4 °F | 62.2–62.8 °F |
| Fri 9 | 63.0 °F | 62.8–63.0 °F |
| Thu 8 | 63.3 °F | 63.0–63.7 °F |
| Wed 7 | 64.2 °F | 63.7–64.4 °F |
| Tue 6 | 64.4 °F | 64.2–64.6 °F |
| Mon 5 | 64.4 °F | 64.2–64.4 °F |
| Sun 4 | 64.4 °F | 64.2–64.6 °F |
| Sat 3 | 64.4 °F | 64.2–64.6 °F |
| Fri 2 | 64.6 °F | 64.4–64.6 °F |
| Thu 1 | 64.6 °F | 64.6–64.8 °F |
| Wed 30 | 64.8 °F | 64.6–64.9 °F |
| Tue 29 | 64.8 °F | 64.6–64.9 °F |
| Mon 28 | 64.8 °F | 64.8–64.9 °F |
| Sun 27 | 64.9 °F | 64.9–65.3 °F |
| Sat 26 | 65.3 °F | 65.1–65.5 °F |
| Fri 25 | 65.5 °F | 65.3–65.7 °F |
| Thu 24 | 65.5 °F | 65.1–65.7 °F |
| Wed 23 | 65.5 °F | 65.1–65.7 °F |
| Tue 22 | 65.5 °F | 65.1–66.0 °F |
| Mon 21 | 65.3 °F | 64.9–65.8 °F |
| Sun 20 | 65.1 °F | 64.9–65.1 °F |
| Sat 19 | 65.1 °F | 64.9–65.1 °F |
| Fri 18 | 65.3 °F | 65.1–65.7 °F |
| Thu 17 | 66.0 °F | 65.7–66.0 °F |
| Wed 16 | 66.4 °F | 66.2–66.9 °F |
| Tue 15 | 67.1 °F | 66.9–67.1 °F |
| Mon 14 | 66.9 °F | 66.7–67.3 °F |
| Sun 13 | 66.7 °F | 66.6–66.7 °F |
| Sat 12 | 66.4 °F | 66.2–66.7 °F |
| Fri 11 | 66.4 °F | 66.2–66.6 °F |
| Thu 10 | 66.4 °F | 66.4–66.6 °F |
| Wed 9 | 66.7 °F | 66.6–67.1 °F |
| Tue 8 | 67.3 °F | 67.1–67.6 °F |
| Mon 7 | 67.8 °F | 67.6–67.8 °F |
| Sun 6 | 67.6 °F | 67.3–68.0 °F |
| Sat 5 | 67.5 °F | 67.3–67.8 °F |
| Fri 4 | 68.2 °F | 67.8–68.4 °F |
| Thu 3 | 68.2 °F | 68.0–68.5 °F |
| Wed 2 | 68.0 °F | 67.8–68.2 °F |
| Tue 1 | 68.2 °F | 68.0–68.4 °F |
| Mon 31 | 68.7 °F | 68.4–69.1 °F |
| Sun 30 | 69.3 °F | 69.1–69.4 °F |
| Sat 29 | 69.4 °F | 69.4–69.6 °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 Burnham-on-SeaQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Burnham-on-Sea?
56.8 °F; through the day it ranges 56.8–57.0 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 55.2 °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 Burnham-on-Sea in October?
In October, the water in Burnham-on-Sea averages 58.3 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 4/3 mm (cool).
How warm is the water in Burnham-on-Sea in August?
In August, the water in Burnham-on-Sea averages 64.7 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 3/2 mm (mild).
When is the best time to swim in Burnham-on-Sea?
The best time to swim in Burnham-on-Sea is from July to August, when the water averages 63.2–64.7 °F. The water is warmest in August (64.7 °F on average) and coldest in February (44.7 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Burnham-on-Sea is about normal for late October today.
More about Burnham-on-Sea today
Water temperature near Burnham-on-Sea
- Watchet 57.7 °F · 15 mi
- Clevedon 55.4 °F · 15 mi
- Penarth 56.1 °F · 16 mi
- Carhampton 57.7 °F · 19 mi
- Marshfield 55.6 °F · 21 mi
- Bristol 54.7 °F · 23 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 9.6 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 9:59 pm (local time).
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