Where is South Shellness Beach?

South Shellness Beach is a beach in South East England.

What is the water temperature at South Shellness Beach?

As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at South Shellness Beach in South East England is 68°F (20°C), measured by NOAA buoy 62304, 41.3 miles away.

Updated July 3, 2026

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South Shellness Beach

Beach

Cool water — ease in carefully

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Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

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Editor's Notes

Shellness is a small coastal hamlet on the most easterly point of the Isle of Sheppey in the Borough of Swale in the English county of Kent. The settlement forms part of the parish of Leysdown. It is south-east of the main village of Leysdown-on-Sea and north-east of the hamlet of Harty.

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy 62304, as of Aug 21, 11:00 PM UTC

Water temp

68°F

20°C

No official beach-advisory feed for South East England yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live data from NOAA buoy 62304 (41.3 mi away), as of Aug 21, 11:00 PM UTC.

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Weather at South Shellness Beach

H: 67° L: 55°

Patchy rain nearby

59°

Feels like 50°

Precipitation

36%

Humidity

80%

Wind

17 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🥶Too cold for most swimmers🏄Good for surfing/sailing🌧️Rain expected

12 AM

57°

3 AM

58°

6 AM

55°

9 AM

61°

12 PM

65°

3 PM

66°

6 PM

67°

9 PM

64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Shellness Beach?: South Shellness Beach is a beach in South East England.
What is the water temperature at South Shellness Beach?: As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at South Shellness Beach in South East England is 68°F (20°C), measured by NOAA buoy 62304, 41.3 miles away.
Can you swim at South Shellness Beach?: Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.

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