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 8.81°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.

47.9

°F

January 24, 03:06

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

48.1°F

Tomorrow:

47.8°F

Sunrise:

07:48

Sunset:

16:38

Day Length:

8 h. 50 min.

Brighton in January

Minimum:

47.4°F

Average:

49.7°F

Maximum:

52.5°F

Sea water temperature in Brighton today

As of now, in Brighton, the water temperature is 47.9°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 1.0°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 water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 47.8°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 45.5°F on 2024.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 47.7°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
Jan 10	45.4°F	48.2°F	48.2°F
Jan 11	44.9°F	48.0°F	48.1°F
Jan 12	44.7°F	47.4°F	47.9°F
Jan 13	46.0°F	46.8°F	48.0°F
Jan 14	46.3°F	47.2°F	48.0°F
Jan 15	46.6°F	45.6°F	47.7°F
Jan 16	46.9°F	45.0°F	47.4°F
Jan 17	47.9°F	45.4°F	47.5°F
Jan 18	48.0°F	45.7°F	47.4°F
Jan 19	48.1°F	46.0°F	47.4°F
Jan 20	48.0°F	46.1°F	47.2°F
Jan 21	48.3°F	46.5°F	47.3°F
Jan 22	48.2°F	46.7°F	47.2°F
Jan 23	48.1°F	46.6°F	47.1°F
Jan 24	47.9°F	46.5°F	46.9°F
Jan 25	47.8°F	46.7°F	46.9°F
Jan 26	47.6°F	46.0°F	46.6°F
Jan 27	47.8°F	46.5°F	46.8°F
Jan 28	47.8°F	47.6°F	46.8°F
Jan 29	47.7°F	46.2°F	46.7°F
Jan 30	47.7°F	46.5°F	46.7°F
Jan 31	47.7°F	46.6°F	46.7°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.