Sunderland Sea Temperature

(Today) 2024

12°C / 53.6°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 Newbiggin: 12.4°C / 54.3°F

Current weather

10°C / 49°F
(overcast clouds)
Partly cloudy
Wind
10 mph
Humidity
90%

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

Sunderland average maximum / minimum water temperatures
Maximum and minimum monthly sea temperatures in Sunderland
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min °C 5.9 5.5 5.7 6.7 8.7 10.7 12.9 14 13.4 11.2 9.8 7.8
Max °C 8.8 8.1 7.9 9.8 11.2 14.8 17.4 17.2 16.2 14.6 12.4 10.5
Min °F 43.7 42.9 43.1 45.3 48.6 52.9 57 58.5 57.2 53.5 50.7 47.1
Max °F 46.6 45.5 45.3 48.4 51.1 57 61.5 61.7 60 56.9 53.3 49.8

The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 60.1°F / 15.6°C. The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 44.2°F / 6.8°C.


7 day tide forecast for Sunderland

SatSunMonTueWedThuFri
  • High 05:34am
    (5.29m)
  • Low 11:51am
    (0.83m)
  • High 06:00pm
    (5.05m)
  • Low 12:04am
    (1.13m)
  • High 06:12am
    (5.19m)
  • Low 12:28pm
    (0.99m)
  • High 06:36pm
    (4.97m)
  • Low 12:43am
    (1.21m)
  • High 06:53am
    (5.03m)
  • Low 01:06pm
    (1.22m)
  • High 07:15pm
    (4.83m)
  • Low 01:25am
    (1.35m)
  • High 07:36am
    (4.79m)
  • Low 01:48pm
    (1.5m)
  • High 07:57pm
    (4.65m)
  • Low 02:12am
    (1.53m)
  • High 08:26am
    (4.52m)
  • Low 02:36pm
    (1.81m)
  • High 08:46pm
    (4.46m)
  • Low 03:08am
    (1.72m)
  • High 09:26am
    (4.26m)
  • Low 03:33pm
    (2.09m)
  • High 09:46pm
    (4.29m)
  • Low 04:17am
    (1.86m)
  • High 10:41am
    (4.09m)
  • Low 04:46pm
    (2.27m)
  • High 10:59pm
    (4.22m)
7 day tide times for Sunderland

*These tide times are estimates based on the nearest accurate location (Northshields, 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.