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 10.11°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.

50.2

°F

December 21, 12:20

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

50.8°F

Tomorrow:

50.2°F

Sunrise:

08:01

Sunset:

15:57

Day Length:

7 h. 56 min.

Brighton in December

Minimum:

47.0°F

Average:

48.4°F

Maximum:

50.6°F

Sea water temperature in Brighton today

As of now, in Brighton, the water temperature is 50.2°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 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 stay about the same.

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 53.0°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 49.7°F on 2022.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 49.9°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
Dec 7	53.4°F	50.1°F	52.4°F
Dec 8	53.0°F	50.4°F	52.4°F
Dec 9	53.2°F	49.7°F	52.1°F
Dec 10	52.8°F	50.1°F	51.9°F
Dec 11	52.7°F	50.6°F	51.8°F
Dec 12	52.6°F	50.8°F	51.8°F
Dec 13	52.5°F	51.1°F	51.7°F
Dec 14	52.4°F	50.7°F	51.6°F
Dec 15	51.4°F	50.6°F	51.4°F
Dec 16	51.5°F	50.8°F	51.2°F
Dec 17	50.8°F	50.6°F	51.1°F
Dec 18	51.1°F	50.4°F	51.2°F
Dec 19	51.2°F	50.4°F	51.0°F
Dec 20	50.8°F	50.5°F	51.1°F
Dec 21	50.2°F	50.3°F	50.9°F
Dec 22	50.2°F	50.3°F	50.9°F
Dec 23	50.1°F	50.2°F	50.8°F
Dec 24	50.0°F	50.1°F	50.7°F
Dec 25	49.9°F	50.1°F	50.6°F
Dec 26	49.7°F	50.1°F	50.5°F
Dec 27	49.7°F	50.1°F	50.4°F
Dec 28	49.5°F	50.2°F	50.2°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 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 48.6°F in Winter, 49.7°F in Spring, 62.6°F in Summer, and 60.5°F in Autumn.