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 11.65°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.

53.0

°F

May 5, 17:25

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

53.9°F

Tomorrow:

53.2°F

Sunrise:

05:31

Sunset:

20:48

Day Length:

15 h. 17 min.

Birkenhead in May

Minimum:

41.2°F

Average:

44.1°F

Maximum:

46.1°F

Sea water temperature in Birkenhead today

As of now, in Birkenhead, the water temperature is 53.0°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. 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 55.8°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 50.0°F on 2016.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 53.7°F, with minimum temperature starting at 53.2°F, while the maximum might reach 54.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Birkenhead

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 21	50.4°F	50.8°F	49.9°F
Apr 22	50.5°F	50.8°F	50.1°F
Apr 23	50.8°F	50.7°F	50.3°F
Apr 24	51.4°F	51.5°F	50.5°F
Apr 25	51.1°F	52.2°F	50.7°F
Apr 26	52.7°F	51.8°F	51.0°F
Apr 27	52.3°F	52.8°F	51.0°F
Apr 28	53.2°F	53.0°F	51.0°F
Apr 29	53.1°F	52.8°F	51.1°F
Apr 30	53.5°F	52.6°F	51.2°F
May 1	54.1°F	55.0°F	51.5°F
May 2	53.7°F	55.3°F	51.8°F
May 3	53.6°F	54.4°F	51.8°F
May 4	53.9°F	54.1°F	51.9°F
May 5	53.0°F	55.8°F	52.2°F
May 6	53.2°F	55.6°F	52.4°F
May 7	53.5°F	56.2°F	52.8°F
May 8	53.9°F	56.2°F	53.1°F
May 9	54.1°F	55.5°F	53.3°F
May 10	53.9°F	55.3°F	53.2°F
May 11	53.6°F	55.0°F	52.9°F
May 12	54.1°F	55.5°F	53.3°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.