The graph below shows a time series of temperature measurements (vertical axis) covering the 5 hour period of the paddle (horizontal axis).
Low water was at 10:30 UTC and high tide at 16:50 - just after neaps. The wind was light and variable and the weather mostly overcast with a few spells of sunshine.
The sea water temperature measurements were mostly around 16.0°C and ranged from 15.4°C to 16.9°C. Temperatures above 18.0°C were recorded when the kayak was out of the water.
| Time | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:42 | 0.6°C peak | Marine Drive |
| 14:29 | 0.4°C peak | The Headland |
| 14:36 | 0.8°C peak | Marine Parade |
| 14:42 | 0.3°C peak | Marine Drive |
| 15:02 | 0.7°C dip | Paington Harbour |
| 15:46 | 1.4°C peak | Broadsands |
| Start | End | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 10:51 | 12:15 | Broadsands to Corbyn's Head |
| 12:48 | 13:24 | Corbyn's Head to Meadfoot Beach |
| 13:53 | 15:49 | Meadfoot Beach to Broadsands |
The map below shows colour coded temperature measurements. A step of one colour corresponds to a temperature change of 0.2°C.
The same data can be viewed interactively on this map. Clicking on a circle brings up a pop-up which shows the temperature measurement at that point.
Higher temperatures in Broadsands Bay
Higher temperatures off Marine Parade
Lower temperatures in Paington Harbour
London Bridge
