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

[Pearandavocado]

With the climate changing and this incredibly hot, unbearable weather becoming the new normal is it time to move to the sea? We live in SW England but very inland aged 60 and finding the heat so much harder to cope with than when we were younger. I'm just desperate to get in some cold water daily. Or am I just feeling overheated (and menopausal) and realistically it's actually grey and rainy most of the year. If you could would you move to the sea? or do you live by the sea and think it's not that great for most of the year?

That's what I'm thinking just to be close to the sea so I can cool off every day.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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 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 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!

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

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

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

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 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.

North west, go to the beach most evenings in weather like this, dog walking. I’ll go for a dip from about now onwards as it’s warm enough for me now. We got a high of probably 23 yesterday, in the last heatwave it probably hit 26. It’s mostly 21 with a breeze. The winters are mild but wet, and dark….

I would at your age but I’d also go north if you want a cooler climate generally. I wouldn’t move to the coast if working age with children, there aren’t many opportunities in coastal regions.

I think @80smonster meant that they won't have to consider uprooting kids from current schools, choosing new schools, buying in catchment areas etc etc because they do not have school age children. Therefore the decision to move (anywhere) is easier without school age children.

Not that people on the coast don't fo to school.

My partner lives in Hampshire - right by a coast. It’s been as hot there as it’s been for me inland in Kent.

Ssssttoppp! Sounds idyllic. I really want to move North when I am older. Like - pack up the car and f*ck off to Cumbria.

Unfortunately, my work and all the opportunities are in London and I must be near.

The biggest equalizer for the north/south divide is wfh and remote working but weirdly governments don't wanna hear it.... 🤔

We live in East Anglia, about 15 minutes from the beach. We definitely benefit from cooler breezes. I spent the day at the beach yesterday with my 84 year old mother and we were very comfortable.

ETA we moved here from inland and there's definitely a difference. It's a few degrees cooler here.

Where I am it’s fortunate there are lots of good interesting work opportunities, excellent wfh, and very short commutes. I’d hate to be back in the SE commuting in this. I can walk to work along the beach.

I live by the sea and I don’t think it’s less hot. However I just googled and it is slightly less hot than the nearby city.

The beach is pebbly and I have never been in the sea, not even for a paddle. I’m not sure how clean it is but it is not inviting and you rarely see anyone in it. Also the city is the second rainiest in the UK after Glasgow.

I think you could find somewhere further up north/Scotland with a lovely beach which would be cooler.