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 11.63°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.

52.9

°F

August 30, 05:25

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

52.8°F

Tomorrow:

53.0°F

Sunrise:

06:46

Sunset:

17:56

Day Length:

11 h. 10 min.

Brighton in September

Minimum:

68.0°F

Average:

69.8°F

Maximum:

71.7°F

Sea water temperature in Brighton today

As of now, in Brighton, the water temperature is 52.9°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 0.6°F higher 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 54.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 50.9°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 53.2°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 16	52.2°F	52.8°F	51.8°F
Aug 17	52.1°F	52.7°F	51.8°F
Aug 18	51.9°F	52.6°F	51.8°F
Aug 19	51.7°F	53.1°F	51.9°F
Aug 20	51.7°F	53.0°F	51.8°F
Aug 21	52.0°F	53.1°F	51.9°F
Aug 22	52.1°F	53.3°F	51.9°F
Aug 23	52.6°F	53.4°F	52.0°F
Aug 24	52.5°F	53.5°F	52.0°F
Aug 25	52.9°F	54.2°F	52.1°F
Aug 26	52.8°F	54.1°F	52.1°F
Aug 27	52.7°F	54.0°F	52.1°F
Aug 28	52.8°F	54.0°F	52.3°F
Aug 29	52.8°F	54.0°F	52.3°F
Aug 30	52.9°F	54.0°F	52.4°F
Aug 31	53.0°F	54.0°F	52.4°F
Sep 1	53.0°F	53.8°F	52.4°F
Sep 2	53.2°F	54.0°F	52.6°F
Sep 3	53.1°F	53.4°F	52.6°F
Sep 4	53.3°F	53.4°F	52.8°F
Sep 5	53.5°F	53.5°F	52.9°F
Sep 6	53.5°F	53.5°F	52.9°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 28, 2022, reaching a 75.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 9, 2015, dipping to 49.6°F. The average readings by season are 69.3°F in Winter, 64.2°F in Spring, 52.8°F in Summer, and 58.3°F in Autumn.