Sea weather in Southend-on-Sea in England All the beach weather in Southend-on-Sea

All the essential weather information for enjoying the beach in Southend-on-Sea in England, for swimming, tanning or water sports! Our sea weather data is reliable, easy to read and updated every day.

Weather: When should you go to the beach in Southend-on-Sea over the next 7 days?

Discover the best moment to go to the beach in Southend-on-Sea in England this week to enjoy the best weather and calmest sea possible. Our opinion is based on reliable sea weather forecasts in Southend-on-Sea. You can see full forecasts by clicking on the day you want to see in the table below.

Date Outside temp. Our opinion
Sunday 14 December 202547°F to 50°Fdiscouraged
Monday 15 December 202550°F to 52°Fdiscouraged
Tuesday 16 December 202547°F to 52°Fdiscouraged
Wednesday 17 December 202545°F to 49°Fdiscouraged
Thursday 18 December 202547°F to 52°Fnot recommended
Friday 19 December 202547°F to 52°Fnot recommended
Saturday 20 December 202541°F to 45°Fdiscouraged

Sea Weather: Your daily and hourly sea weather in Southend-on-Sea

Sea weather on Sunday 14 December 2025

On Sunday 14 December 2025, the sun will rise at 07:56 and will set at 15:48 on the beach(es) of Southend-on-Sea. The outside temperature will be a high of 50°F t and a low of 47°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 21.1mph km/h (with gusts up to 32.3mph). Wave height will be up to 2ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature9°C (47°F)9°C (47°F)9°C (47°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (49°F)8°C (47°F)9°C (47°F)10°C (49°F)
Perceived temperature5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)6°C (42°F)4°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)6°C (43°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity86%87%87%86%86%82%87%88%
Barometric pressure1025 hPa1024 hPa1022 hPa1021 hPa1020 hPa1017 hPa1015 hPa1014 hPa
Cloud cover5%12%10%8%9%2%13%52%
Heat index9°C (47°F)9°C (47°F)9°C (47°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (49°F)8°C (47°F)9°C (47°F)10°C (49°F)
Dew point6°C (43°F)7°C (44°F)6°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (45°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (44°F)8°C (46°F)
Wind
Speed25km/h (15mph)27km/h (17mph)26km/h (16mph)28km/h (18mph)31km/h (19mph)32km/h (20mph)33km/h (21mph)34km/h (21mph)
Gusts38km/h (24mph)41km/h (25mph)40km/h (25mph)43km/h (26mph)35km/h (22mph)38km/h (23mph)36km/h (22mph)52km/h (32mph)
Direction 216°
SW
212°
SSW
213°
SSW
206°
SSW
207°
SSW
206°
SSW
203°
SSW
200°
SSW
Wind chill5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)6°C (42°F)4°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)6°C (43°F)
Waves
Height0.5m (1.5ft)0.5m (1.7ft)0.6m (1.9ft)0.6m (2.0ft)0.6m (2.0ft)0.6m (2.1ft)0.6m (2.1ft)0.6m (2.1ft)
Direction 207°
SSW
204°
SSW
204°
SSW
200°
SSW
198°
SSW
198°
SSW
195°
SSW
194°
SSW
Period3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.
Significant height0.8m (2.6ft)0.9m (3ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.0m (3.3ft)0.9m (3ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.1m (3.6ft)1.0m (3.3ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)

Sea weather on Monday 15 December 2025

On Monday 15 December 2025, the sun will rise at 07:57 and will set at 15:48 on the beach(es) of Southend-on-Sea. The outside temperature will be a high of 52°F t and a low of 50°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 23mph km/h (with gusts up to 34.2mph). Wave height will be up to 2ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature11°C (51°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (49°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (51°F)
Perceived temperature7°C (45°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity85%90%87%84%87%87%85%88%
Barometric pressure1012 hPa1010 hPa1009 hPa1009 hPa1008 hPa1008 hPa1008 hPa1008 hPa
Cloud cover95%29%83%94%94%85%64%28%
Heat index11°C (51°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (49°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (51°F)
Dew point8°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (45°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)9°C (47°F)
Wind
Speed37km/h (23mph)35km/h (21mph)35km/h (22mph)36km/h (23mph)33km/h (21mph)35km/h (21mph)33km/h (21mph)32km/h (20mph)
Gusts55km/h (34mph)51km/h (32mph)52km/h (32mph)53km/h (33mph)50km/h (31mph)36km/h (22mph)34km/h (21mph)38km/h (23mph)
Direction 208°
SSW
192°
SSW
190°
S
201°
SSW
192°
SSW
188°
S
183°
S
180°
S
Wind chill7°C (45°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)
Waves
Height0.6m (2.1ft)0.6m (1.9ft)0.6m (1.8ft)0.6m (1.8ft)0.6m (2.1ft)0.6m (2.0ft)0.4m (1.3ft)0.4m (1.2ft)
Direction 194°
SSW
185°
S
179°
S
176°
S
179°
S
183°
S
180°
S
170°
S
Period3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.8 sec.3.8 sec.
Significant height1.0m (3.3ft)0.8m (2.6ft)0.8m (2.6ft)0.9m (3ft)1.0m (3.3ft)0.9m (3ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.7m (2.3ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)

Sea weather on Tuesday 16 December 2025

On Tuesday 16 December 2025, the sun will rise at 07:57 and will set at 15:48 on the beach(es) of Southend-on-Sea. The outside temperature will be a high of 52°F t and a low of 47°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 16.2mph km/h (with gusts up to 26.1mph). Wave height will be up to 1.6ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature11°C (51°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)10°C (50°F)9°C (47°F)
Perceived temperature8°C (46°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (47°F)9°C (48°F)8°C (46°F)5°C (42°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity90%89%89%92%89%90%93%93%
Barometric pressure1008 hPa1008 hPa1009 hPa1011 hPa1011 hPa1012 hPa1013 hPa1015 hPa
Cloud cover46%100%39%88%62%100%100%100%
Heat index11°C (51°F)11°C (52°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)10°C (50°F)9°C (47°F)
Dew point9°C (48°F)9°C (49°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (49°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (49°F)9°C (49°F)8°C (46°F)
Wind
Speed26km/h (16mph)23km/h (14mph)23km/h (14mph)20km/h (12mph)21km/h (13mph)16km/h (10mph)17km/h (11mph)22km/h (14mph)
Gusts42km/h (26mph)36km/h (23mph)36km/h (22mph)32km/h (20mph)34km/h (21mph)27km/h (17mph)29km/h (18mph)32km/h (20mph)
Direction 179°
S
176°
S
182°
S
177°
S
182°
S
195°
SSW
198°
SSW
346°
NNW
Wind chill8°C (46°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (47°F)9°C (48°F)8°C (46°F)5°C (42°F)
Waves
Height0.5m (1.6ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.4m (1.2ft)0.3m (1.0ft)0.2m (0.8ft)0.2m (0.6ft)0.3m (1.0ft)
Direction 167°
SSE
168°
SSE
168°
SSE
161°
SSE
159°
SSE
138°
SE
130°
SE
356°
N
Period3.8 sec.3.8 sec.3.8 sec.3.8 sec.3.5 sec.3.5 sec.3.3 sec.3.1 sec.
Significant height0.7m (2.3ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.4m (1.3ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.3m (1ft)0.3m (1ft)0.7m (2.3ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)

Sea weather on Wednesday 17 December 2025

On Wednesday 17 December 2025, the sun will rise at 07:58 and will set at 15:49 on the beach(es) of Southend-on-Sea. The outside temperature will be a high of 49°F t and a low of 45°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 17.4mph km/h (with gusts up to 26.7mph). Wave height will be up to 1.3ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (45°F)9°C (47°F)
Perceived temperature5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (40°F)3°C (38°F)5°C (41°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity91%89%87%81%76%72%80%82%
Barometric pressure1016 hPa1018 hPa1020 hPa1021 hPa1022 hPa1021 hPa1022 hPa1021 hPa
Cloud cover100%100%84%12%100%50%9%49%
Heat index8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (45°F)9°C (47°F)
Dew point7°C (44°F)6°C (43°F)5°C (42°F)4°C (39°F)4°C (38°F)3°C (38°F)4°C (39°F)6°C (42°F)
Wind
Speed23km/h (14mph)20km/h (12mph)17km/h (10mph)13km/h (8mph)15km/h (10mph)22km/h (13mph)24km/h (15mph)28km/h (18mph)
Gusts31km/h (19mph)27km/h (17mph)23km/h (15mph)18km/h (11mph)22km/h (14mph)33km/h (20mph)31km/h (19mph)43km/h (27mph)
Direction 347°
NNW
344°
NNW
327°
NNW
297°
WNW
239°
WSW
217°
SW
208°
SSW
207°
SSW
Wind chill5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (40°F)3°C (38°F)5°C (41°F)
Waves
Height0.3m (1.0ft)0.2m (0.8ft)0.2m (0.6ft)0.1m (0.4ft)0.1m (0.4ft)0.2m (0.6ft)0.3m (0.9ft)0.4m (1.3ft)
Direction
N
14°
NNE
33°
NNE
36°
NE
38°
NE
206°
SSW
202°
SSW
196°
SSW
Period3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.0 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.
Significant height0.5m (1.6ft)0.3m (1ft)0.3m (1ft)0.1m (0.3ft)0.3m (1ft)0.4m (1.3ft)0.6m (2ft)0.7m (2.3ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)

Sea weather on Thursday 18 December 2025

On Thursday 18 December 2025, the sun will rise at 07:59 and will set at 15:49 on the beach(es) of Southend-on-Sea. The outside temperature will be a high of 52°F t and a low of 47°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! Be careful, the sea will be generally rough with a wind speed of up to 28.6mph km/h (with gusts up to 31.7mph). Wave height will be up to 2.6ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)8°C (46°F)9°C (48°F)10°C (50°F)11°C (51°F)
Perceived temperature5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)3°C (38°F)5°C (40°F)6°C (42°F)7°C (44°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity80%82%83%81%73%76%84%81%
Barometric pressure1021 hPa1020 hPa1019 hPa1018 hPa1016 hPa1013 hPa1011 hPa1009 hPa
Cloud cover44%58%55%22%2%100%100%75%
Heat index9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)8°C (46°F)9°C (48°F)10°C (50°F)11°C (51°F)
Dew point6°C (42°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)3°C (38°F)5°C (41°F)7°C (45°F)8°C (46°F)
Wind
Speed32km/h (20mph)33km/h (20mph)30km/h (19mph)32km/h (20mph)38km/h (24mph)39km/h (24mph)43km/h (27mph)46km/h (29mph)
Gusts46km/h (28mph)47km/h (29mph)43km/h (27mph)46km/h (28mph)42km/h (26mph)46km/h (29mph)50km/h (31mph)51km/h (31mph)
Direction 204°
SSW
202°
SSW
202°
SSW
182°
S
179°
S
179°
S
186°
S
186°
S
Wind chill5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)3°C (38°F)5°C (40°F)6°C (42°F)7°C (44°F)
Waves
Height0.5m (1.7ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.5m (1.5ft)0.4m (1.2ft)0.5m (1.7ft)0.7m (2.2ft)0.6m (2.1ft)0.8m (2.6ft)
Direction 193°
SSW
196°
SSW
194°
SSW
185°
S
176°
S
171°
S
166°
SSE
163°
SSE
Period3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.
Significant height0.9m (3ft)0.8m (2.6ft)0.8m (2.6ft)0.6m (2ft)0.8m (2.6ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.2m (3.9ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)

Sea weather on Friday 19 December 2025

On Friday 19 December 2025, the sun will rise at 07:59 and will set at 15:49 on the beach(es) of Southend-on-Sea. The outside temperature will be a high of 52°F t and a low of 47°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! Be careful, the sea will be generally rough with a wind speed of up to 29.8mph km/h (with gusts up to 35.4mph). Wave height will be up to 2.6ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature11°C (52°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (49°F)9°C (49°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (46°F)
Perceived temperature7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)5°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (42°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity86%73%74%69%69%73%79%85%
Barometric pressure1009 hPa1011 hPa1012 hPa1014 hPa1016 hPa1017 hPa1019 hPa1020 hPa
Cloud cover100%83%19%72%14%44%78%75%
Heat index11°C (52°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (49°F)9°C (49°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (46°F)
Dew point9°C (48°F)6°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)4°C (39°F)4°C (38°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (41°F)6°C (42°F)
Wind
Speed48km/h (30mph)35km/h (22mph)37km/h (23mph)39km/h (24mph)34km/h (21mph)23km/h (15mph)17km/h (11mph)14km/h (9mph)
Gusts55km/h (34mph)52km/h (32mph)55km/h (34mph)57km/h (35mph)37km/h (23mph)37km/h (23mph)28km/h (17mph)22km/h (14mph)
Direction 200°
SSW
230°
SW
223°
SW
228°
SW
235°
SW
242°
WSW
244°
WSW
263°
W
Wind chill7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)5°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (42°F)
Waves
Height0.8m (2.5ft)0.8m (2.5ft)0.8m (2.6ft)0.8m (2.5ft)0.7m (2.4ft)0.6m (2.1ft)0.5m (1.7ft)0.6m (1.8ft)
Direction 162°
SSE
159°
SSE
159°
SSE
159°
SSE
164°
SSE
175°
S
166°
SSE
167°
SSE
Period3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.
Significant height1.1m (3.6ft)1.1m (3.6ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.1m (3.6ft)1.0m (3.3ft)0.8m (2.6ft)0.8m (2.6ft)0.9m (3ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)

Sea weather on Saturday 20 December 2025

On Saturday 20 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:00 and will set at 15:50 on the beach(es) of Southend-on-Sea. The outside temperature will be a high of 45°F t and a low of 41°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 8.7mph km/h (with gusts up to 13.1mph). Wave height will be up to 2ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature7°C (45°F)6°C (44°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)6°C (43°F)
Perceived temperature5°C (41°F)4°C (39°F)3°C (38°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (38°F)4°C (39°F)3°C (37°F)5°C (42°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity87%85%84%84%80%77%79%79%
Barometric pressure1021 hPa1022 hPa1023 hPa1024 hPa1024 hPa1024 hPa1024 hPa1024 hPa
Cloud cover77%7%7%10%11%4%5%5%
Heat index7°C (45°F)6°C (44°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)6°C (43°F)
Dew point5°C (42°F)4°C (39°F)4°C (38°F)3°C (38°F)3°C (37°F)2°C (35°F)2°C (35°F)3°C (37°F)
Wind
Speed14km/h (9mph)14km/h (9mph)14km/h (9mph)12km/h (7mph)10km/h (6mph)8km/h (5mph)10km/h (6mph)6km/h (4mph)
Gusts21km/h (13mph)20km/h (13mph)20km/h (12mph)18km/h (11mph)16km/h (10mph)14km/h (9mph)19km/h (12mph)9km/h (6mph)
Direction 302°
WNW
330°
NNW
324°
NW
327°
NNW
324°
NW
356°
N
20°
NNE

N
Wind chill5°C (41°F)4°C (39°F)3°C (38°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (38°F)4°C (39°F)3°C (37°F)5°C (42°F)
Waves
Height0.6m (1.9ft)0.5m (1.8ft)0.5m (1.7ft)0.5m (1.7ft)0.4m (1.4ft)0.3m (0.9ft)0.3m (1.0ft)0.3m (1.1ft)
Direction 167°
SSE
167°
SSE
171°
S
181°
S
185°
S
183°
S
220°
SW
219°
SW
Period3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.3.1 sec.
Significant height0.8m (2.6ft)0.8m (2.6ft)0.8m (2.6ft)0.8m (2.6ft)0.6m (2ft)0.4m (1.3ft)0.6m (2ft)0.7m (2.3ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)

Sea weather chart over the next 7 days

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