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Water temperature in Cambridge

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Cambridge. 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.
Sea temperature in Cambridge now

57.1

°F

April 24, 11:19

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

57.2°F

Tomorrow:

57.0°F

Sunrise:

06:52

Sunset:

17:25

Day Length:

10 h. 33 min.

Cambridge in April

Minimum:

61.9°F

Average:

64.5°F

Maximum:

67.9°F

Sea water temperature in Cambridge today

As of now, in Cambridge, the water temperature is 57.1°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 1.9°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

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.1°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 57.8°F on 2020.

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 56.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Cambridge

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Apr 10 60.2°F 61.5°F 61.1°F
Apr 11 60.3°F 62.0°F 60.9°F
Apr 12 60.2°F 61.6°F 60.6°F
Apr 13 60.0°F 61.4°F 60.3°F
Apr 14 59.7°F 61.1°F 60.1°F
Apr 15 59.5°F 60.9°F 60.1°F
Apr 16 58.8°F 60.7°F 60.0°F
Apr 17 58.6°F 59.9°F 59.7°F
Apr 18 58.2°F 59.6°F 59.3°F
Apr 19 58.0°F 59.5°F 59.4°F
Apr 20 58.0°F 59.3°F 59.5°F
Apr 21 57.2°F 60.5°F 59.3°F
Apr 22 56.3°F 59.8°F 59.1°F
Apr 23 57.2°F 58.7°F 59.1°F
Apr 24 57.1°F 59.5°F 59.1°F
Apr 25 57.0°F 59.4°F 58.9°F
Apr 26 57.0°F 59.3°F 58.9°F
Apr 27 57.0°F 60.3°F 58.9°F
Apr 28 56.8°F 60.0°F 58.7°F
Apr 29 56.8°F 60.0°F 58.7°F
Apr 30 56.8°F 59.9°F 58.7°F
May 1 56.8°F 59.8°F 58.7°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 Cambridge by month

In an average year, Cambridge offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Cambridge was recorded on January 29, 2018, reaching a 71.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 25, 2025, dipping to 46.8°F. The average readings by season are 64.5°F in Winter, 60.1°F in Spring, 51.4°F in Summer, and 55.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Hobart 58.4°F 7mi
Kingston 58.2°F 12mi
Brighton 55.9°F 14mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Cambridge