Current Warmest spots

[Graham Easterling]

According to XC Weather 26C, but the list is most unusual spots for a hot spell.

Valentia, Newquay, Plymouth,  Isle of Portland, St Catherines Point.

The wind is most welcome, though it's made the sea conditions in Penzance a bit rough for swimming.

Graham

Penzance

[Nick Gardner]

I went swimming at my local beach yesterday afternoon and the surfers were out. Something you don't normally see in the summer. There were 6 to 8 foot waves at times kicking the sand up and clouding the water after weeks of gin clear, glassy calmness.

The strong thermocline had gone and the water felt warm down to at least 2 metres. I took the sea temperature and it was 22°C. The sea has 'warmed out' and now without the normal warm pool. Quite remarkable really. As you approached the sea you could feel the humidity coming off it, especially during the rougher spells. That reminded me of the northern coasts of Crete when the Etesian Wind was blowing strongly in July turning the sea rough.

It looks as if we won't make 30°C today after a week of +30°C days. Getting close though with 28.6°C at 13:30.

All in all, it's turning out to be a rather interesting summer. Could do with a drop of rain though.

Nick

Otter Valley, Devon

[Graham Easterling]

Yes, the sea is warm through quite a depth now. Hopefully a good sign for the autumn.

I was on Newlyn Green yesterday, where the sea was decidedly lumpy. This picture shows a kite surfer, and seal. THat sea is almost a permanent feature and is almost too tame. Seal left hand side, just a little closer than the kite surfer. 

Graham

Penzance