What is the current water temperature in Cork?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Cork?

As of now, in Cork, the water temperature is 13.72°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 Cork

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Cork. 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.

56.7

°F

October 10, 21:44

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

57.0°F

Tomorrow:

56.6°F

Sunrise:

07:49

Sunset:

18:52

Day Length:

11 h. 3 min.

Cork in October

Minimum:

47.8°F

Average:

49.2°F

Maximum:

50.4°F

Sea water temperature in Cork today

As of now, in Cork, the water temperature is 56.7°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 0.5°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 57.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 56.6°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 56.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Cork

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 26	58.4°F	59.5°F	59.1°F
Sep 27	58.4°F	59.4°F	58.9°F
Sep 28	58.6°F	59.3°F	59.0°F
Sep 29	58.4°F	59.2°F	58.7°F
Sep 30	58.3°F	59.0°F	58.6°F
Oct 1	58.3°F	58.4°F	58.5°F
Oct 2	58.2°F	58.4°F	58.4°F
Oct 3	58.3°F	58.5°F	58.3°F
Oct 4	58.2°F	58.4°F	58.1°F
Oct 5	57.8°F	58.1°F	57.9°F
Oct 6	57.4°F	58.0°F	57.7°F
Oct 7	57.2°F	57.8°F	57.5°F
Oct 8	57.1°F	57.7°F	57.4°F
Oct 9	57.0°F	57.5°F	57.3°F
Oct 10	56.7°F	57.4°F	57.2°F
Oct 11	56.6°F	57.1°F	57.2°F
Oct 12	56.6°F	57.1°F	57.2°F
Oct 13	56.6°F	57.0°F	57.1°F
Oct 14	56.4°F	56.9°F	56.9°F
Oct 15	56.3°F	56.8°F	56.8°F
Oct 16	56.2°F	56.7°F	56.7°F
Oct 17	56.0°F	56.7°F	56.5°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 Cork by month

In an average year, Cork offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Cork was recorded on July 27, 2021, reaching a 66.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 22, 2018, dipping to 44.9°F. The average readings by season are 49.1°F in Winter, 50.4°F in Spring, 59.4°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.