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 15.28°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.

59.5

°F

October 3, 17:17

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

60.2°F

Tomorrow:

59.3°F

Sunrise:

07:37

Sunset:

19:08

Day Length:

11 h. 31 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 59.5°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 1.2°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 fall a bit.

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 59.6°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 57.2°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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 58.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Cork

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 19	61.1°F	58.8°F	59.7°F
Sep 20	61.0°F	58.7°F	59.7°F
Sep 21	60.3°F	58.6°F	59.5°F
Sep 22	60.3°F	58.8°F	59.5°F
Sep 23	61.0°F	58.6°F	59.5°F
Sep 24	61.3°F	58.4°F	59.4°F
Sep 25	61.9°F	58.3°F	59.4°F
Sep 26	60.5°F	58.4°F	59.3°F
Sep 27	60.8°F	58.4°F	59.2°F
Sep 28	60.4°F	58.6°F	59.2°F
Sep 29	60.2°F	58.4°F	58.9°F
Sep 30	60.0°F	58.3°F	58.8°F
Oct 1	60.0°F	58.3°F	58.7°F
Oct 2	60.2°F	58.2°F	58.6°F
Oct 3	59.5°F	58.3°F	58.3°F
Oct 4	59.3°F	58.2°F	58.1°F
Oct 5	59.1°F	57.8°F	57.9°F
Oct 6	58.9°F	57.4°F	57.7°F
Oct 7	58.7°F	57.2°F	57.5°F
Oct 8	58.6°F	57.1°F	57.4°F
Oct 9	58.5°F	57.0°F	57.3°F
Oct 10	58.3°F	56.7°F	57.1°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 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 56.6°F in Autumn.