Sandwick Sea Temperature

(Today) 2024

11.1°C / 51.9°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.

Current weather

4°C / 39°F
(light rain)
Partly cloudy
Wind
21 mph
Humidity
87%

The measurements for the water temperature in Sandwick, Scotland 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 Sandwick water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data.

Sandwick average maximum / minimum water temperatures
Maximum and minimum monthly sea temperatures in Sandwick
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min °C 7.4 6.4 6.6 6.9 8.2 9.1 11.2 11.7 11.6 10.7 10.1 8.3
Max °C 9.1 8.8 8.1 8.7 10.1 12.7 14.2 14.7 14.1 12.9 11.8 10.5
Min °F 46 44.5 44.4 45.1 47.5 49.8 53.4 54.3 53.8 52.1 50.8 47.8
Max °F 47.7 46.9 45.9 46.9 49.4 53.4 56.4 57.3 56.3 54.3 52.5 50

The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 55.8°F / 13.2°C. The coldest month is March with an average water temperature of 45.1°F / 7.3°C.


7 day tide forecast for Sandwick

SatSunMonTueWedThuFri
  • Low 12:22am
    (0.97m)
  • High 06:43am
    (1.47m)
  • Low 12:57pm
    (1.12m)
  • High 06:45pm
    (1.58m)
  • Low 01:51am
    (0.84m)
  • High 08:09am
    (1.57m)
  • Low 02:12pm
    (1.01m)
  • High 08:02pm
    (1.68m)
  • Low 02:44am
    (0.67m)
  • High 09:08am
    (1.7m)
  • Low 03:02pm
    (0.86m)
  • High 09:02pm
    (1.81m)
  • Low 03:30am
    (0.51m)
  • High 09:54am
    (1.83m)
  • Low 03:46pm
    (0.72m)
  • High 09:53pm
    (1.96m)
  • Low 04:13am
    (0.36m)
  • High 10:37am
    (1.94m)
  • Low 04:27pm
    (0.59m)
  • High 10:40pm
    (2.1m)
  • Low 04:55am
    (0.29m)
  • High 11:17am
    (2.02m)
  • Low 05:08pm
    (0.5m)
  • High 11:26pm
    (2.19m)
  • Low 05:37am
    (0.29m)
  • High 11:58am
    (2.05m)
  • Low 05:49pm
    (0.45m)
7 day tide times for Sandwick

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