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 17.85°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

64.1

°F

August 14, 14:43

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

64.1°F

Tomorrow:

64.4°F

Sunrise:

06:20

Sunset:

17:26

Day Length:

11 h. 6 min.

Brighton in August

Minimum:

77.6°F

Average:

80.1°F

Maximum:

82.3°F

Sea water temperature in Brighton today

As of now, in Brighton, the water temperature is 64.1°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 0.3°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 rise a bit.

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 falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 66.5°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 62.5°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 64.7°F, with minimum temperature starting at 64.4°F, while the maximum might reach 65.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Brighton

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 31	64.4°F	63.2°F	63.8°F
Aug 1	64.2°F	63.5°F	63.9°F
Aug 2	64.0°F	63.2°F	63.8°F
Aug 3	64.0°F	62.0°F	63.8°F
Aug 4	63.2°F	61.9°F	63.9°F
Aug 5	63.7°F	62.0°F	64.0°F
Aug 6	63.5°F	62.6°F	64.2°F
Aug 7	63.6°F	63.4°F	64.4°F
Aug 8	63.6°F	63.8°F	64.3°F
Aug 9	64.0°F	63.9°F	64.4°F
Aug 10	64.3°F	64.0°F	64.6°F
Aug 11	64.6°F	63.9°F	64.4°F
Aug 12	64.0°F	62.8°F	64.3°F
Aug 13	64.1°F	63.0°F	64.4°F
Aug 14	64.1°F	62.5°F	64.4°F
Aug 15	64.4°F	62.7°F	64.7°F
Aug 16	64.5°F	63.1°F	64.8°F
Aug 17	64.7°F	63.3°F	65.0°F
Aug 18	64.9°F	62.9°F	65.2°F
Aug 19	65.0°F	63.1°F	65.3°F
Aug 20	64.7°F	63.5°F	65.0°F
Aug 21	64.8°F	63.7°F	65.1°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 Brighton, the months November through April offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 191 swimming days.

The warmest water in Brighton was recorded on February 8, 2024, reaching a 83.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 24, 2024, dipping to 59.7°F. The average readings by season are 80.3°F in Winter, 75.0°F in Spring, 64.9°F in Summer, and 72.5°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Scarborough	64.5°F	7mi
Hamilton	63.7°F	10mi
Brisbane	63.7°F	12mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Brighton