Is today a good day for snorkeling in Tynemouth?
Today is not the day.
Not safe for snorkelling today. Water around 11 °C — cold enough to shorten a swim. Out of season for it, whatever the weather does.
Not today6/100
7-day outlook for snorkeling in Tynemouth
Best day looks like Sunday at 10/100.
Why this score?
Data from Open-Meteo, and Open-Meteo Marine for waves and sea temperature. Last updated 19:34 UTC.
Snorkeling in Tynemouth, month by month
The sea is warmest in August at 15°C and coldest in February at 7°C. Offshore waves are biggest in December (the day's highest averages 1.6 m) and smallest in June (0.8 m). Daytime highs peak at 19°C in July and fall to 8°C in January. October is the wettest month, with about 17 days of 1 mm or more; June is the driest, with about 10.
Our seasonal guide puts snorkeling in season from May to October.
| Month | Sea temperature (°C) | Offshore wave height (m) | Daytime high (°C) | Rainy days (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 | 1.4 | 8 | 11 |
| February | 7 | 1.3 | 9 | 14 |
| March | 7 | 1.4 | 10 | 13 |
| April | 8 | 1.4 | 11 | 12 |
| May (in season) | 12 | 0.9 | 14 | 14 |
| June (in season) | 14 | 0.8 | 17 | 10 |
| July (in season) | 15 | 0.8 | 19 | 16 |
| August (in season) | 15 | 0.8 | 19 | 14 |
| September (in season) | 15 | 1.2 | 17 | 12 |
| October (in season) | 12 | 1.4 | 14 | 17 |
| November | 10 | 1.4 | 10 | 12 |
| December | 8 | 1.6 | 8 | 16 |
In season, by our seasonal guide
Averages of daily weather 2020 to 2024 and of waves and sea temperature 2022 to 2024, from ERA5 reanalysis data (about 25 km resolution; waves are measured offshore, not in the surf at the beach). Not a forecast.
About snorkeling in Tynemouth
Longsands is the North-East's biggest surf beach — east-facing, exposed to North Sea swells, and home to one of the UK's most committed cold-water surfing communities.
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