What is the current water temperature in Brighton?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Brighton?

As of now, in Brighton, the water temperature is 8.34°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 Brighton

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Brighton. 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.

47.0

°F

February 17, 06:52

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

47.1°F

Tomorrow:

47.0°F

Sunrise:

07:10

Sunset:

17:20

Day Length:

10 h. 10 min.

Brighton in February

Minimum:

47.0°F

Average:

49.7°F

Maximum:

52.3°F

Sea water temperature in Brighton today

As of now, in Brighton, the water temperature is 47.0°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 1.1°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. 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 48.2°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 43.7°F on 2021.

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 47.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Brighton

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 3	46.6°F	46.3°F	46.6°F
Feb 4	46.5°F	45.9°F	46.5°F
Feb 5	46.9°F	45.8°F	46.6°F
Feb 6	47.2°F	45.9°F	46.6°F
Feb 7	47.0°F	46.3°F	46.7°F
Feb 8	47.2°F	46.3°F	46.6°F
Feb 9	46.8°F	46.1°F	46.5°F
Feb 10	46.7°F	46.0°F	46.4°F
Feb 11	47.0°F	46.1°F	46.2°F
Feb 12	47.4°F	46.1°F	46.2°F
Feb 13	46.6°F	46.2°F	46.1°F
Feb 14	47.0°F	46.2°F	46.1°F
Feb 15	46.9°F	45.3°F	46.0°F
Feb 16	47.1°F	45.1°F	46.0°F
Feb 17	47.0°F	44.0°F	45.9°F
Feb 18	47.0°F	44.6°F	45.9°F
Feb 19	47.1°F	44.0°F	46.0°F
Feb 20	47.3°F	45.1°F	46.2°F
Feb 21	47.3°F	44.7°F	46.2°F
Feb 22	47.3°F	44.8°F	46.2°F
Feb 23	47.4°F	45.5°F	46.3°F
Feb 24	47.4°F	45.6°F	46.3°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 Brighton by month

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

The warmest water in Brighton was recorded on August 9, 2018, reaching a 68.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 1, 2018, dipping to 42.8°F. The average readings by season are 48.4°F in Winter, 49.9°F in Spring, 63.1°F in Summer, and 60.5°F in Autumn.