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St Margaret's Bay
Bay
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temp 63°F (17°C)
Live data from offshore buoy 62304 (18.3 mi away), as of Oct 20, 11:00 PM UTC.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — offshore buoy 62304, as of Oct 20, 11:00 PM UTC
No official beach-advisory feed for South East England yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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It’s 63°F at St Margaret's Bay now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
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Editor's Notes
A shingle bay enclosed by the White Cliffs between Dover and Deal, St Margaret's is the closest point in Britain to France and the traditional starting beach for cross-Channel swimmers. Noël Coward once owned the house at the beach's end, later home to James Bond creator Ian Fleming.
bay in Kent, England
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Weather at St Margaret's Bay
48°F, Clear · H 54° / L 47° · 38% chance of rain3-day forecast
H: 54° L: 47°
Clear
48°
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Feels like 45°
Precipitation
38%
Humidity
91%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0
12 AM
50°
3 AM
50°
6 AM
51°
9 AM
51°
12 PM
49°
3 PM
52°
6 PM
48°
9 PM
47°
Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Margaret's Bay?
- St Margaret's Bay is a bay in South East England.
- What is the water temperature at St Margaret's Bay?
- As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at St Margaret's Bay in South East England is 63°F (17°C), measured by offshore buoy 62304, 18.3 miles away.
- Can you swim at St Margaret's Bay?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked October 20, 2026.
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Location & Contact
South East England
💡 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
- ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
- ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
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