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 12.49°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.

54.5

°F

August 27, 22:10

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

54.9°F

Tomorrow:

54.7°F

Sunrise:

06:50

Sunset:

17:54

Day Length:

11 h. 4 min.

Brighton in September

Minimum:

68.0°F

Average:

69.9°F

Maximum:

71.7°F

Sea water temperature in Brighton today

As of now, in Brighton, the water temperature is 54.5°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 2.3°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 rise a bit.

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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 54.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 51.0°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest 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 54.8°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 13	52.7°F	52.1°F	51.6°F
Aug 14	52.6°F	52.1°F	51.7°F
Aug 15	52.6°F	52.1°F	51.8°F
Aug 16	53.1°F	52.2°F	52.0°F
Aug 17	52.8°F	52.1°F	52.0°F
Aug 18	53.4°F	51.9°F	52.1°F
Aug 19	53.8°F	51.7°F	52.2°F
Aug 20	53.8°F	51.7°F	52.2°F
Aug 21	53.7°F	52.0°F	52.2°F
Aug 22	53.6°F	52.1°F	52.2°F
Aug 23	53.1°F	52.6°F	52.3°F
Aug 24	53.3°F	52.5°F	52.3°F
Aug 25	53.5°F	52.9°F	52.4°F
Aug 26	54.9°F	52.8°F	52.4°F
Aug 27	54.5°F	52.7°F	52.2°F
Aug 28	54.7°F	52.8°F	52.4°F
Aug 29	54.7°F	52.8°F	52.5°F
Aug 30	54.8°F	52.7°F	52.6°F
Aug 31	54.9°F	52.8°F	52.6°F
Sep 1	54.8°F	52.4°F	52.5°F
Sep 2	55.0°F	52.5°F	52.7°F
Sep 3	54.9°F	52.7°F	52.7°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 July 26, 2018, dipping to 49.9°F. The average readings by season are 69.3°F in Winter, 64.3°F in Spring, 53.0°F in Summer, and 58.2°F in Autumn.