What is the current water temperature in Brighton?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Brighton?

As of now, in Brighton, the water temperature is 10.21°C. 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.

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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.

50.4

°F

August 23, 14:34

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

50.4°F

Tomorrow:

50.4°F

Sunrise:

06:53

Sunset:

17:35

Day Length:

10 h. 42 min.

Brighton in August

Minimum:

62.2°F

Average:

63.7°F

Maximum:

65.7°F

Sea water temperature in Brighton today

As of now, in Brighton, the water temperature is 50.4°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 1.0°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

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 52.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 50.7°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

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 50.2°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
Aug 9	50.4°F	48.6°F	51.1°F
Aug 10	50.3°F	48.5°F	51.0°F
Aug 11	48.1°F	48.3°F	50.8°F
Aug 12	48.7°F	47.1°F	50.5°F
Aug 13	50.1°F	47.5°F	50.8°F
Aug 14	49.5°F	47.5°F	50.8°F
Aug 15	49.7°F	48.0°F	50.9°F
Aug 16	48.0°F	48.6°F	50.9°F
Aug 17	46.6°F	49.2°F	51.0°F
Aug 18	45.7°F	49.4°F	51.0°F
Aug 19	46.5°F	49.6°F	51.1°F
Aug 20	48.4°F	49.7°F	51.2°F
Aug 21	49.3°F	50.1°F	51.2°F
Aug 22	50.4°F	50.4°F	51.4°F
Aug 23	50.4°F	50.7°F	51.3°F
Aug 24	50.4°F	50.3°F	51.4°F
Aug 25	50.2°F	50.1°F	51.2°F
Aug 26	50.1°F	50.6°F	51.1°F
Aug 27	50.1°F	50.6°F	51.0°F
Aug 28	50.1°F	50.7°F	51.1°F
Aug 29	50.1°F	50.8°F	51.1°F
Aug 30	50.1°F	50.8°F	51.0°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 18, 2026, dipping to 45.7°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	52.9°F	13mi
Cambridge	52.0°F	14mi
Kingston	53.2°F	19mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Brighton