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 13.66°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.

56.6

°F

October 24, 08:31

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

56.7°F

Tomorrow:

56.6°F

Sunrise:

08:13

Sunset:

18:22

Day Length:

10 h. 9 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 56.6°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 0.8°F higher 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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 56.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 54.9°F on 2017.

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 56.3°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
Oct 10	59.1°F	56.7°F	57.3°F
Oct 11	59.1°F	56.6°F	57.3°F
Oct 12	59.1°F	56.6°F	57.2°F
Oct 13	58.5°F	56.6°F	57.1°F
Oct 14	58.6°F	56.6°F	57.0°F
Oct 15	58.6°F	56.5°F	56.9°F
Oct 16	58.4°F	56.4°F	56.8°F
Oct 17	58.2°F	56.4°F	56.6°F
Oct 18	57.9°F	56.4°F	56.6°F
Oct 19	57.7°F	56.4°F	56.4°F
Oct 20	57.7°F	56.5°F	56.4°F
Oct 21	57.5°F	56.7°F	56.2°F
Oct 22	56.5°F	56.6°F	56.1°F
Oct 23	56.7°F	56.6°F	56.0°F
Oct 24	56.6°F	56.3°F	55.8°F
Oct 25	56.6°F	56.3°F	55.8°F
Oct 26	56.4°F	56.0°F	55.7°F
Oct 27	56.4°F	55.9°F	55.7°F
Oct 28	56.4°F	55.9°F	55.6°F
Oct 29	56.2°F	55.8°F	55.5°F
Oct 30	56.1°F	55.6°F	55.3°F
Oct 31	56.1°F	55.5°F	55.3°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 25, 2026, reaching a 67.1°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, 50.6°F in Spring, 59.8°F in Summer, and 56.7°F in Autumn.