Sunderland Sea Temperature

(Today) 2025

6.2°C / 43.1°F

The water will feel very cold. For the hardcore only. The water is now dangerously cold and most people will risk hypothermia if not equipped with a thick, 6/5mm wetsuit along with boots and a hood

*Live data from Newbiggin: 6.9°C / 44.4°F

Current weather

13°C / 55°F
(overcast clouds)
Partly cloudy
Wind
19 mph
Humidity
83%

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

FriSatSunMonTueWedThu
  • Low 03:21am
    (2.03m)
  • High 09:37am
    (4.12m)
  • Low 03:57pm
    (2.07m)
  • High 10:18pm
    (4.15m)
  • Low 04:38am
    (2.13m)
  • High 10:54am
    (4.14m)
  • Low 05:18pm
    (1.97m)
  • High 11:40pm
    (4.21m)
  • Low 05:53am
    (2.08m)
  • High 12:03pm
    (4.3m)
  • Low 06:27pm
    (1.72m)
  • High 12:47am
    (4.38m)
  • Low 06:54am
    (1.92m)
  • High 01:00pm
    (4.53m)
  • Low 07:23pm
    (1.43m)
  • High 01:40am
    (4.59m)
  • Low 07:44am
    (1.72m)
  • High 01:48pm
    (4.78m)
  • Low 08:10pm
    (1.14m)
  • High 02:26am
    (4.79m)
  • Low 08:27am
    (1.53m)
  • High 02:30pm
    (5.02m)
  • Low 08:51pm
    (0.91m)
  • High 03:06am
    (4.94m)
  • Low 09:06am
    (1.37m)
  • High 03:10pm
    (5.19m)
  • Low 09:31pm
    (0.75m)
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.