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 5.42°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.

41.8

°F

January 30, 09:36

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

42.5°F

Tomorrow:

41.9°F

Sunrise:

08:01

Sunset:

16:51

Day Length:

8 h. 50 min.

Birkenhead in February

Minimum:

42.2°F

Average:

44.4°F

Maximum:

47.3°F

Sea water temperature in Birkenhead today

As of now, in Birkenhead, the water temperature is 41.8°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 0.9°F lower 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 aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 45.5°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 40.3°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest 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 42.0°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
Jan 16	40.4°F	40.7°F	42.7°F
Jan 17	40.3°F	40.6°F	42.5°F
Jan 18	40.8°F	40.6°F	42.3°F
Jan 19	41.1°F	41.0°F	42.3°F
Jan 20	41.3°F	41.2°F	42.2°F
Jan 21	41.0°F	41.4°F	42.2°F
Jan 22	40.5°F	41.3°F	42.1°F
Jan 23	41.0°F	41.4°F	42.0°F
Jan 24	41.1°F	41.2°F	42.0°F
Jan 25	41.5°F	41.8°F	42.0°F
Jan 26	41.7°F	40.8°F	42.2°F
Jan 27	41.9°F	41.3°F	42.3°F
Jan 28	42.2°F	41.0°F	42.6°F
Jan 29	42.5°F	40.9°F	42.6°F
Jan 30	41.8°F	40.3°F	42.7°F
Jan 31	41.9°F	40.6°F	42.9°F
Feb 1	41.9°F	40.5°F	42.9°F
Feb 2	42.2°F	41.5°F	43.1°F
Feb 3	42.0°F	40.4°F	43.0°F
Feb 4	42.0°F	40.9°F	43.0°F
Feb 5	42.1°F	40.6°F	43.0°F
Feb 6	42.1°F	40.9°F	43.0°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, 49.3°F in Spring, 63.1°F in Summer, and 55.6°F in Autumn.