Goring-by-Sea Beach sea temperature
Sea-surface temperature for Goring-by-Sea Beach, United Kingdom, with the 7-day outlook and what to wear.
What is the sea temperature at Goring-by-Sea Beach today? (3 Sept)
The sea at Goring-by-Sea Beach is 20.1 °C today. Most people want a shorty, especially once the wind picks up. The sea and the air are within a degree or so of each other.
Goring-by-Sea Beach sea temperature — next 7 days
Sea temperature is cooling across the week, by about 1.2 °C from start to end.
| Date | Sea temp | Range | Suggested wetsuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 3 Septtoday | 20.0 °C | 19.9–20.1 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Fri 4 Sept | 19.9 °C | 19.8–20.0 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Sat 5 Sept | 19.8 °C | 19.7–19.9 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Sun 6 Sept | 19.6 °C | 19.5–19.7 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Mon 7 Sept | 19.8 °C | 19.6–20.0 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Tue 8 Sept | 19.6 °C | 19.4–19.8 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Wed 9 Sept | 18.8 °C | 18.5–19.4 °C | 3/2 mm full suit |
Figures are modelled sea-surface temperature, not readings from a buoy or a thermometer in the shallows — expect a degree either way, and more in a shallow bay on a hot afternoon. Wetsuit suggestions are general guidance: cold tolerance varies a lot between people, and wind, session length and air temperature matter as much as the water does.
What wetsuit for what sea temperature?
| Sea temperature | Wetsuit | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| 24 °C and above | Boardshorts or swimsuit | — |
| 22–24 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top | — |
| 19–22 °CGoring-by-Sea Beach today | 2 mm shorty or spring suit | — |
| 17–19 °C | 3/2 mm full suit | — |
| 14–17 °C | 4/3 mm full suit | boots on longer sessions |
| 11–14 °C | 5/4 mm full suit | boots and gloves |
| 7–11 °C | 5/4/3 mm hooded full suit | boots and gloves |
| Below 7 °C | 6/5 mm hooded full suit | thick boots and gloves |
Conditions at Goring-by-Sea Beach
Water temperature is one input. For wave height, wind and a 0–100 score per sport and ability level, see the full forecast.
Frequently asked questions.
What is the sea temperature at Goring-by-Sea Beach today?
The sea at Goring-by-Sea Beach, United Kingdom is 20.1 °C today. This is modelled sea-surface temperature rather than a buoy reading, so allow a degree either way.
What wetsuit do I need at Goring-by-Sea Beach?
At 20.1 °C, 2 mm shorty or spring suit is the usual choice at Goring-by-Sea Beach. Most people want a shorty, especially once the wind picks up. Cold tolerance varies, and wind and session length matter as much as the water temperature.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Goring-by-Sea Beach?
At 20.1 °C the sea at Goring-by-Sea Beach is comfortable for swimming without neoprene for most people.
How much does the sea temperature at Goring-by-Sea Beach change over a week?
Over the next 7 days the sea at Goring-by-Sea Beach stays between 18.5 °C and 20.1 °C. Open water changes temperature slowly, so it rarely moves much inside a week — seasonal change is what matters.
