Lee-on-the-Solent Sea Temperature

(Today) 2025

11.4°C / 52.6°F

The water will feel cool (fresh). Probably too cold for all but seasoned swimmers. We'd recommend a 4mm or 5mm wetsuit if you want to stay in the water.

*Live data from Sandown Bay: 12.2°C / 54°F

Current weather

12°C / 53°F
(clear sky)
Partly cloudy
Wind
5 mph
Humidity
84%

The measurements for the water temperature in Lee-on-the-Solent, England are provided by the daily satellite readings provided by the NOAA. The temperatures given are the sea surface temperature (SST) which is most relevant to recreational users.

*Live data may vary from satellite readings for a number of reasons. These include local factors, depth of smapling and time of day.

Water temp by month

Monthly average max / min water temperatures

The graph below shows the range of monthly Lee-on-the-Solent water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data.

Lee-on-the-Solent average maximum / minimum water temperatures
Maximum and minimum monthly sea temperatures in Lee-on-the-Solent
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min °C 7.9 7.8 7.4 8.5 10.1 12 14.3 15.6 16.4 15.1 12.7 10.2
Max °C 11.4 10.4 10 11.2 12.7 14.8 16.2 17.9 18.1 17.3 15.9 13.4
Min °F 47.6 47.1 46.4 48.3 51.2 54.7 58.5 61 62.2 60.1 56.1 51.6
Max °F 51.1 49.7 49 51 53.8 57.5 60.4 63.3 63.9 62.3 59.3 54.8

The warmest water temperature is in September with an average around 63°F / 17.2°C. The coldest month is March with an average water temperature of 47.7°F / 8.7°C.

7 day tide forecast for Lee-on-the-Solent

ThuFriSatSunMonTueWed
  • High 02:12am
    (4.52m)
  • Low 07:34am
    (0.87m)
  • High 02:50pm
    (4.41m)
  • Low 07:58pm
    (1.13m)
  • High 03:10am
    (4.33m)
  • Low 08:25am
    (1.1m)
  • High 03:55pm
    (4.24m)
  • Low 08:52pm
    (1.43m)
  • High 04:09am
    (4.11m)
  • Low 09:22am
    (1.39m)
  • High 04:54pm
    (4.05m)
  • Low 09:53pm
    (1.74m)
  • High 05:04am
    (3.88m)
  • Low 10:27am
    (1.65m)
  • High 05:54pm
    (3.87m)
  • Low 11:06pm
    (1.97m)
  • High 06:15am
    (3.67m)
  • Low 11:42am
    (1.83m)
  • High 07:23pm
    (3.78m)
  • Low 12:28am
    (2.07m)
  • High 07:56am
    (3.62m)
  • Low 01:01pm
    (1.87m)
  • High 08:50pm
    (3.86m)
  • Low 01:47am
    (1.98m)
  • High 09:14am
    (3.73m)
  • Low 02:06pm
    (1.75m)
  • High 09:46pm
    (4.01m)
7 day tide times for Lee-on-the-Solent

*These tide times are estimates based on the nearest accurate location (Portsmouth, England) and may differ by up to half an hour depending on distance. Please note, the tide times given are not suitable for navigational purposes.