What is the current water temperature in Birkenhead?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Birkenhead?

As of now, in Birkenhead, the water temperature is 8.37°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 Birkenhead

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Birkenhead. 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.

47.1

°F

March 29, 20:39

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

47.1°F

Tomorrow:

47.2°F

Sunrise:

06:54

Sunset:

19:41

Day Length:

12 h. 47 min.

Birkenhead in April

Minimum:

41.6°F

Average:

44.4°F

Maximum:

46.5°F

Sea water temperature in Birkenhead today

As of now, in Birkenhead, the water temperature is 47.1°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 0.5°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

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 48.4°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 43.6°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 47.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Birkenhead

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 15	44.1°F	44.0°F	43.3°F
Mar 16	44.4°F	44.8°F	43.6°F
Mar 17	44.5°F	44.5°F	43.9°F
Mar 18	45.9°F	44.3°F	44.2°F
Mar 19	47.0°F	44.4°F	44.6°F
Mar 20	46.9°F	43.3°F	44.5°F
Mar 21	47.1°F	45.2°F	45.1°F
Mar 22	46.6°F	44.3°F	45.0°F
Mar 23	45.2°F	44.5°F	45.2°F
Mar 24	45.4°F	46.4°F	45.4°F
Mar 25	47.4°F	46.3°F	46.1°F
Mar 26	46.9°F	46.5°F	46.0°F
Mar 27	46.5°F	47.3°F	46.4°F
Mar 28	47.1°F	47.1°F	46.4°F
Mar 29	47.1°F	48.4°F	46.5°F
Mar 30	47.2°F	48.4°F	46.7°F
Mar 31	47.3°F	47.8°F	46.8°F
Apr 1	47.3°F	48.5°F	46.8°F
Apr 2	47.2°F	47.4°F	46.6°F
Apr 3	47.2°F	47.9°F	46.7°F
Apr 4	47.4°F	48.0°F	46.9°F
Apr 5	47.6°F	49.2°F	47.1°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 Birkenhead by month

In an average year, Birkenhead offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Birkenhead was recorded on July 22, 2021, reaching a 70.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 8, 2018, dipping to 39.3°F. The average readings by season are 43.7°F in Winter, 49.4°F in Spring, 63.1°F in Summer, and 55.6°F in Autumn.