AIBU to think about moving near the sea for cooler Summers?

I live near the sea and when we visited the beach recently, I had to come home because it was too hot to stay there.

Don’t do it just because you think it will be cooler. It won’t.

I live by the sea. Yesterday after picking DC up from school we went for a snorkel 🤿. Lovely way to cool off.

Most mornings in this heat wave have been foggy, but it soon comes out nice.

Winter storms can be hellish. We are rural so planning food and routes during heavy rainfall are essential.

I'm seriously considering a move up North when I retire

where i was yesterday, south east, there was a sea breeze but not on wednesday

I think you need to head north rather than to the coast.
Planning for my retirement in Gods own county

We are in Yorkshire and no sea for in either direction for at least 1.5 hours drive but we have some lovely reservoirs. Had a swim most evenings this week, very refreshing. Also have a paddleboard that I use regularly so it doesn't just need to be the sea.

Lots of wild swimming groups about to find your local spots. Yes technically it's not allowed but you will find a lot of people that do it, I've made some great friends through it.

I live in the SE near the sea and it’s been lovely being able to pop over to the beach for a swim. HOWEVER, dreading the summer holidays starting as we get swarmed with people driving down from London etc for the day, gets so packed then and it’s a nightmare getting anywhere!

I live in North Yorkshire a mile from the beach and half a mile from woodland. Yes, it's busy in Summer if you go to the seafront. Where I live you wouldn't notice unless you choose to go and play tourist, which can be fun for the afternoon.
Locals know that a ten minute drive will get you to a deserted cove with a beautiful beach.
Spring and Autumn are lovely. Winter is worth it for the rest of the year. I still love the beach with my dogs on the worst days. You just buy a warm coat and good wellies. I love where I live.

I'm in Australia and wouldn't live more than a short walk from the sea.

Having moved to the coast over a decade ago I find it much, much more comfortable. A late sea breeze and the ability to take a dip to cool off on very hot days. Rarely any frost on very cold mornings. A dramatic reduction in hayfever thanks to the fresh air coming off the sea.

Of course it still gets hot and it still gets cold, but the proximity to the water makes it noticeably better than inland (especially built-up areas).

I live by the sea. We often have thick sea fog when the rest of the country is hot. We say the fog is a sign of heat.

But its far easier to get warm of you're easily chilled than cool down if too hot. And it really isn't that cold. I have relatives in Canada who spend most of the year in sub zero temps. Decent layers and insulation and its absolutely fine.

North East ..Northumberland area. No, not more rain than one might expect. Beautiful, mostly empty beaches, lovely market towns.

We’re going to Scotland in the summer holidays I can’t wait
apparently it will be much cooler - feel this could be our new go to summer holiday destination!

My mum lives near the sea and she rung me today about the heat. She’s not been out today as it’s been really warm and unbearable in her words.

My son lives on the Isle of Wight and it’s mid 20s this week with sea breeze. He loves it. Can pop down to the sea for a quick dip after work. Some towns are more seasonal than others.

So lucky! I love it there. Hope you get some decent weather by then. We’re going to the West Coast at the end of August by which time I am fully expecting it to be sideways rain and 15 degrees with a stiff breeze! I’d still rather be there than anywhere else though.

But then I have friends who have recently moved back down to the south of England as they found the winters so cold further north. I think it has been an exceptionally hot summer and if they continue, we will acclimatise.

££££ sadly

I live near the sea, it's still hot here (south coast) but you can jump in the sea to cool down. At the moment we're going to the beach after work every other day.

I’m in Edinburgh. Heatwaves are rare. Lots of beautiful coastline within easy distance that isn’t mobbed. But the winter is long and dark. You get used to it though.

We are in our Motorhome and are currently on the coast, we changed our plans last minute and didn’t go further South due to the heat.i grew up a 4 minute walk on to the beach till I was 18. It is nice but winters are dire by the sea, the bloody wind is awful.

You are just in the wrong house.
I’ve spent this week taking my students round 1000 year old churches and Victorian defences m. They are cool if not cold ( it’s been 32+ all week).
For the 5 weeks out of 52 it’s hot, I’d suck
it up.

I’m on the North Norfolk coast, not far from Sandringham. Adult DCs in Norwich, temperature is always cooler here. They visit me a lot in summer, I visit them more during winter. Swings and roundabouts OP. I prefer the coast, the see breeze, stormy weather, but it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, can be bleak and isolating. I love having the best of both worlds, the bustle of a vibrant city steeped in history, and the rustic charm of the coast.