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 8.13°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.

46.6

°F

February 14, 06:59

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

46.6°F

Tomorrow:

46.5°F

Sunrise:

07:16

Sunset:

17:15

Day Length:

9 h. 59 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 46.6°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 0.6°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 47.6°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 44.0°F on 2021.

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 46.6°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 31	46.6°F	46.6°F	46.7°F
Feb 1	46.5°F	46.9°F	46.7°F
Feb 2	46.3°F	46.9°F	46.7°F
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	46.6°F	46.2°F	46.1°F
Feb 15	46.5°F	45.3°F	45.9°F
Feb 16	46.6°F	45.1°F	46.0°F
Feb 17	46.5°F	44.0°F	45.9°F
Feb 18	46.5°F	44.6°F	45.9°F
Feb 19	46.6°F	44.0°F	46.0°F
Feb 20	46.8°F	45.1°F	46.2°F
Feb 21	46.8°F	44.7°F	46.2°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, 49.9°F in Spring, 63.1°F in Summer, and 60.5°F in Autumn.