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 15.74°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.

60.3

°F

June 4, 14:27

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

60.4°F

Tomorrow:

60.3°F

Sunrise:

04:51

Sunset:

21:07

Day Length:

16 h. 16 min.

Brighton in June

Minimum:

45.2°F

Average:

48.9°F

Maximum:

51.1°F

Sea water temperature in Brighton today

As of now, in Brighton, the water temperature is 60.3°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 2.5°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 60.3°F on 2026, while the historical minimum was 54.7°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 60.5°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
May 21	56.0°F	55.9°F	54.9°F
May 22	56.4°F	56.9°F	55.1°F
May 23	56.6°F	56.2°F	55.1°F
May 24	57.6°F	57.3°F	55.7°F
May 25	59.0°F	57.0°F	56.0°F
May 26	59.0°F	57.5°F	56.1°F
May 27	59.5°F	57.0°F	56.4°F
May 28	59.4°F	56.8°F	56.5°F
May 29	58.6°F	57.1°F	56.7°F
May 30	59.4°F	56.9°F	56.9°F
May 31	59.5°F	56.7°F	57.1°F
Jun 1	60.2°F	57.7°F	57.3°F
Jun 2	60.2°F	58.1°F	57.3°F
Jun 3	60.4°F	58.2°F	57.6°F
Jun 4	60.3°F	58.4°F	57.8°F
Jun 5	60.3°F	59.3°F	57.7°F
Jun 6	60.3°F	58.4°F	57.8°F
Jun 7	60.4°F	58.0°F	57.9°F
Jun 8	60.5°F	58.0°F	57.9°F
Jun 9	60.7°F	58.9°F	58.2°F
Jun 10	60.8°F	59.3°F	58.2°F
Jun 11	61.0°F	59.1°F	58.5°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, 50.1°F in Spring, 63.1°F in Summer, and 60.5°F in Autumn.