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 11.63°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.

52.9

°F

May 22, 00:43

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

53.0°F

Tomorrow:

53.2°F

Sunrise:

05:02

Sunset:

21:16

Day Length:

16 h. 14 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 52.9°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 4.0°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

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.2°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 54.6°F on 2021.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 53.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 53.0°F, while the maximum might reach 54.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Birkenhead

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 8	53.3°F	56.2°F	53.1°F
May 9	54.0°F	55.5°F	53.4°F
May 10	54.4°F	55.4°F	53.3°F
May 11	54.0°F	55.1°F	53.0°F
May 12	53.9°F	55.5°F	53.4°F
May 13	53.9°F	58.7°F	54.2°F
May 14	53.5°F	59.4°F	54.6°F
May 15	54.9°F	59.0°F	55.2°F
May 16	54.5°F	58.3°F	55.3°F
May 17	54.4°F	57.8°F	55.6°F
May 18	53.7°F	58.7°F	55.7°F
May 19	53.6°F	57.8°F	55.5°F
May 20	54.5°F	58.4°F	56.2°F
May 21	53.0°F	58.9°F	56.9°F
May 22	52.9°F	60.2°F	56.9°F
May 23	53.2°F	60.5°F	57.1°F
May 24	53.0°F	59.8°F	57.0°F
May 25	53.1°F	60.3°F	57.1°F
May 26	53.4°F	60.5°F	57.3°F
May 27	53.5°F	59.7°F	57.5°F
May 28	53.8°F	59.4°F	57.8°F
May 29	54.2°F	60.5°F	58.2°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 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.