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 13.36°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.

56.0

°F

May 21, 13:41

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

55.4°F

Tomorrow:

56.2°F

Sunrise:

05:04

Sunset:

20:51

Day Length:

15 h. 47 min.

Brighton in May

Minimum:

45.5°F

Average:

49.0°F

Maximum:

51.4°F

Sea water temperature in Brighton today

As of now, in Brighton, the water temperature is 56.0°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 1.3°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

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 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 57.3°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 53.1°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 56.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 56.2°F, while the maximum might reach 57.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Brighton

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 7	54.1°F	53.5°F	52.2°F
May 8	55.0°F	53.5°F	52.4°F
May 9	55.1°F	54.2°F	52.7°F
May 10	55.9°F	54.3°F	52.8°F
May 11	55.2°F	54.2°F	52.7°F
May 12	54.8°F	54.5°F	53.0°F
May 13	55.1°F	55.2°F	53.3°F
May 14	55.2°F	55.5°F	53.6°F
May 15	54.9°F	55.9°F	53.7°F
May 16	55.0°F	55.9°F	53.9°F
May 17	55.1°F	56.2°F	54.1°F
May 18	55.0°F	56.2°F	54.3°F
May 19	55.3°F	56.2°F	54.4°F
May 20	55.4°F	56.2°F	54.7°F
May 21	56.0°F	55.9°F	54.8°F
May 22	56.2°F	56.9°F	55.0°F
May 23	56.3°F	56.2°F	55.0°F
May 24	56.7°F	57.3°F	55.5°F
May 25	57.0°F	57.0°F	55.7°F
May 26	57.1°F	57.5°F	55.9°F
May 27	57.4°F	57.0°F	56.1°F
May 28	57.5°F	56.8°F	56.2°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 48.4°F in Winter, 50.1°F in Spring, 63.1°F in Summer, and 60.5°F in Autumn.