November is a popular month to ask about Hove Beach because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 12,0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the English Channel.
Hove Beach sea temperature in November — averages 12,0°C
The sea at Hove Beach in United Kingdom averages 12,0°C during November, based on long-run climatology for the English Channel. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · November
12,0°C
cool · Fair
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
5/4mm fullsuit + boots & gloves
At 12.0°C you need a 5/4mm fullsuit with boots, gloves and ideally a hood.
Monthly comparison
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit · Hove Beach
Can you swim at Hove Beach in July? — 16,0°C water16,0°CCan you swim at Hove Beach in August? — 17,0°C water17,0°CCan you swim at Hove Beach in September? — 16,0°C water16,0°CCan you swim at Hove Beach in October? — 14,0°C water14,0°CCan you swim at Hove Beach in November? — 12,0°C water12,0°CCan you swim at Hove Beach in December? — 10,0°C water10,0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Hove Beach in November?
Hove Beach averages 12,0°C in November, based on long-run climatology for the English Channel.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Hove Beach in November?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 12,0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Hove Beach in November?
A 3/2 mm wetsuit makes longer swims comfortable.