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 7.28°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.

45.1

°F

January 10, 01:21

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

45.4°F

Tomorrow:

45.1°F

Sunrise:

08:00

Sunset:

16:16

Day Length:

8 h. 16 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 45.1°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 3.3°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 50.8°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 46.7°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 44.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 44.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 45.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Brighton

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	47.4°F	49.4°F	49.7°F
Jan 2	47.0°F	50.0°F	49.7°F
Jan 3	46.6°F	49.1°F	49.6°F
Jan 4	46.3°F	48.5°F	49.3°F
Jan 5	45.5°F	48.6°F	49.0°F
Jan 6	45.2°F	48.8°F	48.9°F
Jan 7	45.0°F	49.1°F	48.6°F
Jan 8	45.1°F	49.1°F	48.6°F
Jan 9	45.4°F	49.1°F	48.8°F
Jan 10	45.1°F	48.2°F	48.5°F
Jan 11	45.1°F	48.0°F	48.4°F
Jan 12	44.9°F	47.4°F	48.2°F
Jan 13	44.9°F	46.8°F	48.3°F
Jan 14	44.9°F	47.2°F	48.2°F
Jan 15	44.4°F	45.6°F	47.8°F
Jan 16	44.2°F	45.0°F	47.5°F
Jan 17	44.2°F	45.4°F	47.5°F
Dec 27	49.3°F	49.7°F	50.0°F
Dec 28	49.1°F	49.1°F	49.7°F
Dec 29	48.3°F	49.2°F	49.7°F
Dec 30	48.4°F	49.2°F	49.7°F
Dec 31	47.5°F	49.4°F	49.7°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.