What is the current water temperature in Cuxhaven?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Cuxhaven?

As of now, in Cuxhaven, the water temperature is 14.12°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Cuxhaven

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Cuxhaven. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

57.4

°F

May 22, 11:21

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

57.1°F

Tomorrow:

57.6°F

Sunrise:

05:13

Sunset:

21:32

Day Length:

16 h. 19 min.

Cuxhaven in May

Minimum:

41.0°F

Average:

42.3°F

Maximum:

43.4°F

Sea water temperature in Cuxhaven today

As of now, in Cuxhaven, the water temperature is 57.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 1.0°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 62.2°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 55.5°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 57.6°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Cuxhaven

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 8	53.4°F	55.3°F	52.6°F
May 9	53.9°F	56.0°F	53.4°F
May 10	56.5°F	56.8°F	54.2°F
May 11	56.0°F	56.2°F	53.7°F
May 12	54.4°F	56.4°F	53.8°F
May 13	54.9°F	57.3°F	54.7°F
May 14	54.7°F	56.5°F	54.9°F
May 15	54.6°F	56.5°F	55.4°F
May 16	55.9°F	57.1°F	55.6°F
May 17	55.1°F	56.5°F	55.9°F
May 18	55.9°F	57.5°F	56.5°F
May 19	55.3°F	58.7°F	56.9°F
May 20	56.6°F	58.5°F	57.3°F
May 21	57.1°F	60.0°F	57.8°F
May 22	57.4°F	58.6°F	58.4°F
May 23	57.6°F	58.8°F	58.5°F
May 24	57.7°F	57.7°F	58.6°F
May 25	57.6°F	59.1°F	58.6°F
May 26	57.5°F	58.1°F	58.4°F
May 27	57.3°F	58.3°F	58.3°F
May 28	57.7°F	58.0°F	58.6°F
May 29	57.7°F	56.5°F	58.7°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Cuxhaven by month

In an average year, Cuxhaven offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Cuxhaven was recorded on July 28, 2018, reaching a 74.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 11, 2026, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 40.7°F in Winter, 48.6°F in Spring, 66.1°F in Summer, and 56.5°F in Autumn.