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Water temperature in Brighton

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Brighton. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.
Sea temperature in Brighton now

51.3

°F

July 12, 12:59

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

51.1°F

Tomorrow:

51.3°F

Sunrise:

07:39

Sunset:

16:54

Day Length:

9 h. 15 min.

Brighton in July

Minimum:

62.1°F

Average:

63.7°F

Maximum:

65.5°F

Sea water temperature in Brighton today

As of now, in Brighton, the water temperature is 51.3°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 1.3°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 53.2°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 50.5°F on 2025.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 51.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Brighton

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jun 28 49.5°F 51.8°F 52.8°F
Jun 29 49.7°F 51.9°F 52.9°F
Jun 30 50.0°F 51.3°F 52.6°F
Jul 1 50.3°F 51.3°F 52.6°F
Jul 2 50.8°F 51.2°F 52.4°F
Jul 3 50.9°F 51.2°F 52.2°F
Jul 4 50.9°F 51.2°F 52.2°F
Jul 5 50.9°F 50.8°F 52.1°F
Jul 6 50.6°F 50.8°F 51.9°F
Jul 7 51.2°F 50.6°F 52.0°F
Jul 8 51.5°F 50.8°F 52.1°F
Jul 9 50.9°F 51.0°F 52.2°F
Jul 10 51.3°F 51.2°F 52.3°F
Jul 11 51.1°F 51.0°F 52.4°F
Jul 12 51.3°F 50.5°F 52.6°F
Jul 13 51.3°F 50.7°F 52.6°F
Jul 14 51.3°F 50.9°F 52.6°F
Jul 15 51.3°F 51.1°F 52.6°F
Jul 16 51.2°F 51.0°F 52.5°F
Jul 17 51.3°F 51.2°F 52.6°F
Jul 18 51.2°F 50.8°F 52.5°F
Jul 19 51.2°F 50.9°F 52.5°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Brighton by month

In an average year, Brighton offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Brighton was recorded on January 29, 2018, reaching a 70.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 12, 2025, dipping to 47.1°F. The average readings by season are 63.3°F in Winter, 59.8°F in Spring, 52.4°F in Summer, and 54.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Hobart 52.2°F 13mi
Cambridge 51.1°F 14mi
Kingston 53.5°F 19mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Brighton