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 11.82°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.

53.3

°F

July 28, 19:01

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

53.1°F

Tomorrow:

53.4°F

Sunrise:

07:25

Sunset:

17:29

Day Length:

10 h. 4 min.

Brighton in August

Minimum:

67.6°F

Average:

69.6°F

Maximum:

71.5°F

Sea water temperature in Brighton today

As of now, in Brighton, the water temperature is 53.3°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 2.0°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 52.1°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 50.2°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 53.4°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
Jul 14	53.7°F	52.3°F	52.3°F
Jul 15	53.7°F	52.2°F	52.2°F
Jul 16	53.4°F	52.2°F	52.1°F
Jul 17	53.4°F	51.9°F	52.1°F
Jul 18	53.6°F	51.9°F	52.0°F
Jul 19	53.6°F	51.9°F	52.0°F
Jul 20	54.4°F	51.8°F	52.0°F
Jul 21	53.8°F	51.6°F	51.8°F
Jul 22	54.0°F	51.5°F	51.8°F
Jul 23	53.5°F	51.5°F	51.7°F
Jul 24	53.4°F	51.5°F	51.6°F
Jul 25	53.2°F	51.5°F	51.5°F
Jul 26	53.1°F	51.5°F	51.4°F
Jul 27	53.1°F	51.5°F	51.4°F
Jul 28	53.3°F	51.5°F	51.3°F
Jul 29	53.4°F	51.4°F	51.4°F
Jul 30	53.4°F	51.3°F	51.4°F
Jul 31	53.4°F	51.7°F	51.4°F
Aug 1	53.4°F	51.4°F	51.4°F
Aug 2	53.4°F	51.7°F	51.4°F
Aug 3	53.4°F	51.3°F	51.4°F
Aug 4	53.4°F	51.4°F	51.4°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.