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 14.19°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.

57.5

°F

August 6, 06:55

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

57.5°F

Tomorrow:

57.7°F

Sunrise:

05:09

Sunset:

21:25

Day Length:

16 h. 16 min.

Kirkwall in August

Minimum:

46.1°F

Average:

46.7°F

Maximum:

47.6°F

Sea water temperature in Kirkwall today

As of now, in Kirkwall, the water temperature is 57.5°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 2.1°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 56.5°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 53.5°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 57.7°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
Jul 23	58.5°F	54.8°F	54.8°F
Jul 24	58.1°F	54.9°F	54.8°F
Jul 25	57.8°F	55.4°F	54.9°F
Jul 26	57.5°F	56.0°F	55.0°F
Jul 27	57.3°F	55.5°F	55.1°F
Jul 28	58.2°F	55.6°F	55.2°F
Jul 29	57.7°F	55.7°F	55.1°F
Jul 30	57.0°F	56.4°F	55.4°F
Jul 31	56.8°F	56.0°F	55.4°F
Aug 1	56.6°F	55.7°F	55.5°F
Aug 2	57.3°F	56.0°F	55.6°F
Aug 3	56.8°F	56.1°F	55.6°F
Aug 4	57.5°F	56.1°F	55.6°F
Aug 5	57.5°F	56.0°F	55.5°F
Aug 6	57.5°F	56.0°F	55.5°F
Aug 7	57.7°F	56.6°F	55.6°F
Aug 8	57.7°F	56.2°F	55.6°F
Aug 9	57.6°F	56.0°F	55.5°F
Aug 10	57.7°F	56.1°F	55.6°F
Aug 11	57.7°F	56.1°F	55.6°F
Aug 12	57.5°F	56.0°F	55.5°F
Aug 13	57.7°F	56.2°F	55.7°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 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 July 23, 2025, reaching a 58.5°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, 46.0°F in Spring, 53.7°F in Summer, and 53.3°F in Autumn.