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 13.24°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.

55.8

°F

August 31, 04:44

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

55.7°F

Tomorrow:

55.9°F

Sunrise:

06:37

Sunset:

17:56

Day Length:

11 h. 19 min.

Brighton in September

Minimum:

68.5°F

Average:

70.5°F

Maximum:

71.9°F

Sea water temperature in Brighton today

As of now, in Brighton, the water temperature is 55.8°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 0.2°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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 57.6°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 54.9°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 56.0°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 17	55.3°F	55.8°F	55.3°F
Aug 18	55.3°F	55.6°F	55.3°F
Aug 19	55.3°F	56.0°F	55.3°F
Aug 20	55.7°F	56.1°F	55.3°F
Aug 21	55.7°F	56.1°F	55.3°F
Aug 22	55.6°F	56.3°F	55.3°F
Aug 23	55.4°F	56.4°F	55.4°F
Aug 24	55.6°F	56.8°F	55.5°F
Aug 25	55.5°F	57.0°F	55.4°F
Aug 26	55.7°F	57.0°F	55.5°F
Aug 27	55.9°F	57.1°F	55.6°F
Aug 28	55.8°F	57.0°F	55.7°F
Aug 29	55.8°F	57.2°F	55.8°F
Aug 30	55.7°F	57.3°F	55.9°F
Aug 31	55.8°F	57.6°F	56.0°F
Sep 1	55.9°F	57.5°F	56.0°F
Sep 2	55.9°F	57.2°F	56.0°F
Sep 3	55.9°F	57.6°F	56.1°F
Sep 4	56.0°F	57.8°F	56.1°F
Sep 5	55.9°F	58.0°F	56.1°F
Sep 6	56.0°F	57.9°F	56.2°F
Sep 7	56.2°F	58.3°F	56.4°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 March 3, 2019, reaching a 76.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 2, 2015, dipping to 53.5°F. The average readings by season are 70.3°F in Winter, 67.3°F in Spring, 56.7°F in Summer, and 60.6°F in Autumn.