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 10.44°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.

50.8

°F

April 15, 05:20

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

50.7°F

Tomorrow:

50.9°F

Sunrise:

06:38

Sunset:

20:31

Day Length:

13 h. 53 min.

Cork in April

Minimum:

48.5°F

Average:

49.7°F

Maximum:

50.8°F

Sea water temperature in Cork today

As of now, in Cork, the water temperature is 50.8°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 1.0°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 rise a bit.

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 51.9°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 48.4°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 51.1°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 1	49.4°F	49.7°F	48.8°F
Apr 2	49.9°F	49.8°F	48.9°F
Apr 3	50.2°F	49.9°F	49.0°F
Apr 4	49.7°F	49.9°F	49.0°F
Apr 5	49.7°F	49.9°F	49.0°F
Apr 6	50.0°F	50.7°F	49.1°F
Apr 7	49.7°F	50.8°F	49.2°F
Apr 8	49.7°F	50.7°F	49.3°F
Apr 9	49.9°F	50.8°F	49.2°F
Apr 10	50.9°F	51.3°F	49.5°F
Apr 11	50.1°F	51.3°F	49.6°F
Apr 12	50.1°F	51.3°F	49.6°F
Apr 13	50.3°F	51.5°F	49.7°F
Apr 14	50.7°F	51.7°F	49.7°F
Apr 15	50.8°F	51.9°F	49.8°F
Apr 16	50.9°F	51.8°F	50.0°F
Apr 17	50.8°F	51.3°F	49.9°F
Apr 18	50.8°F	51.2°F	49.9°F
Apr 19	50.9°F	51.2°F	49.9°F
Apr 20	51.2°F	51.2°F	50.2°F
Apr 21	51.4°F	51.2°F	50.4°F
Apr 22	51.5°F	51.5°F	50.6°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, 50.5°F in Spring, 59.5°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.