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 10.87°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.

51.6

°F

April 24, 08:23

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

51.4°F

Tomorrow:

51.6°F

Sunrise:

06:19

Sunset:

20:46

Day Length:

14 h. 27 min.

Cork in April

Minimum:

48.5°F

Average:

49.8°F

Maximum:

50.8°F

Sea water temperature in Cork today

As of now, in Cork, the water temperature is 51.6°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 0.7°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 52.6°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 49.5°F on 2016.

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 51.7°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
Apr 10	51.3°F	49.9°F	49.4°F
Apr 11	51.3°F	49.7°F	49.5°F
Apr 12	51.3°F	49.7°F	49.4°F
Apr 13	51.5°F	49.5°F	49.5°F
Apr 14	51.7°F	49.9°F	49.6°F
Apr 15	51.9°F	49.9°F	49.7°F
Apr 16	51.8°F	50.3°F	49.9°F
Apr 17	51.3°F	50.4°F	49.8°F
Apr 18	51.2°F	50.1°F	49.8°F
Apr 19	51.2°F	50.0°F	49.9°F
Apr 20	51.2°F	50.5°F	50.2°F
Apr 21	51.2°F	50.2°F	50.4°F
Apr 22	51.5°F	50.7°F	50.6°F
Apr 23	51.4°F	51.2°F	50.7°F
Apr 24	51.6°F	52.0°F	50.8°F
Apr 25	51.6°F	52.1°F	50.8°F
Apr 26	51.7°F	52.1°F	50.9°F
Apr 27	51.6°F	52.0°F	50.8°F
Apr 28	51.6°F	51.9°F	50.9°F
Apr 29	51.7°F	52.0°F	50.9°F
Apr 30	51.8°F	52.0°F	51.0°F
May 1	51.9°F	52.1°F	51.2°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.