What is the current water temperature in Kirkwall?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Kirkwall?

As of now, in Kirkwall, the water temperature is 7.16°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 Kirkwall

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Kirkwall. 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.

44.9

°F

April 3, 10:22

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

44.6°F

Tomorrow:

44.9°F

Sunrise:

06:34

Sunset:

19:58

Day Length:

13 h. 24 min.

Kirkwall in April

Minimum:

46.3°F

Average:

47.0°F

Maximum:

48.1°F

Sea water temperature in Kirkwall today

As of now, in Kirkwall, the water temperature is 44.9°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 about the same as 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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. 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 47.0°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 42.6°F on 2018.

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 44.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Kirkwall

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 20	44.9°F	45.4°F	44.5°F
Mar 21	45.6°F	45.3°F	44.5°F
Mar 22	45.2°F	45.8°F	44.5°F
Mar 23	45.2°F	45.8°F	44.7°F
Mar 24	44.9°F	45.6°F	44.7°F
Mar 25	45.2°F	45.7°F	44.7°F
Mar 26	44.9°F	46.1°F	44.8°F
Mar 27	44.9°F	46.2°F	44.7°F
Mar 28	44.8°F	46.1°F	44.7°F
Mar 29	44.6°F	46.0°F	44.8°F
Mar 30	44.5°F	45.9°F	44.7°F
Mar 31	44.7°F	46.7°F	45.0°F
Apr 1	44.8°F	46.7°F	45.0°F
Apr 2	44.6°F	46.5°F	45.0°F
Apr 3	44.9°F	47.0°F	45.0°F
Apr 4	44.9°F	47.4°F	45.1°F
Apr 5	44.9°F	47.0°F	45.0°F
Apr 6	44.8°F	45.9°F	44.9°F
Apr 7	44.9°F	46.2°F	45.0°F
Apr 8	44.9°F	46.4°F	45.0°F
Apr 9	45.0°F	46.3°F	45.1°F
Apr 10	45.1°F	47.5°F	45.2°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 Kirkwall by month

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

The warmest water in Kirkwall was recorded on September 2, 2025, reaching a 58.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 21, 2018, dipping to 42.2°F. The average readings by season are 46.4°F in Winter, 46.1°F in Spring, 53.9°F in Summer, and 53.5°F in Autumn.