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 14.63°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.

58.3

°F

May 17, 03:14

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

58.1°F

Tomorrow:

58.6°F

Sunrise:

05:38

Sunset:

21:23

Day Length:

15 h. 45 min.

Cork in May

Minimum:

48.1°F

Average:

49.3°F

Maximum:

50.4°F

Sea water temperature in Cork today

As of now, in Cork, the water temperature is 58.3°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 5.2°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 54.8°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 51.1°F on 2018.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 58.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 58.6°F, while the maximum might reach 59.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Cork

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 3	54.0°F	52.6°F	51.7°F
May 4	54.8°F	52.6°F	51.9°F
May 5	55.2°F	52.1°F	51.9°F
May 6	55.2°F	52.4°F	51.9°F
May 7	55.2°F	52.5°F	52.0°F
May 8	55.1°F	52.4°F	52.1°F
May 9	55.3°F	52.6°F	52.3°F
May 10	55.2°F	52.7°F	52.2°F
May 11	55.2°F	52.7°F	52.2°F
May 12	55.3°F	52.8°F	52.3°F
May 13	57.0°F	53.4°F	52.9°F
May 14	57.4°F	53.7°F	53.2°F
May 15	58.2°F	54.0°F	53.3°F
May 16	58.1°F	54.6°F	52.9°F
May 17	58.3°F	54.8°F	53.1°F
May 18	58.6°F	55.0°F	53.4°F
May 19	58.7°F	55.1°F	53.5°F
May 20	58.7°F	56.0°F	53.5°F
May 21	58.9°F	56.5°F	53.7°F
May 22	58.9°F	56.7°F	53.7°F
May 23	59.2°F	57.2°F	54.0°F
May 24	59.5°F	57.1°F	54.2°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, 50.3°F in Spring, 59.3°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.