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 12.1°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.

53.8

°F

May 9, 08:11

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

53.5°F

Tomorrow:

54.0°F

Sunrise:

05:21

Sunset:

20:34

Day Length:

15 h. 13 min.

Brighton in May

Minimum:

48.3°F

Average:

49.4°F

Maximum:

51.4°F

Sea water temperature in Brighton today

As of now, in Brighton, the water temperature is 53.8°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 1.7°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 54.4°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 50.5°F on 2021.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 54.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 54.0°F, while the maximum might reach 55.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Brighton

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 25	51.8°F	51.1°F	50.6°F
Apr 26	51.9°F	51.1°F	50.7°F
Apr 27	51.8°F	51.1°F	50.7°F
Apr 28	52.0°F	51.1°F	50.6°F
Apr 29	53.1°F	51.0°F	50.8°F
Apr 30	54.1°F	51.7°F	51.1°F
May 1	53.6°F	52.1°F	51.0°F
May 2	53.5°F	51.6°F	51.2°F
May 3	53.9°F	51.6°F	51.2°F
May 4	53.9°F	52.5°F	51.4°F
May 5	53.8°F	52.7°F	51.7°F
May 6	53.7°F	52.6°F	51.8°F
May 7	53.5°F	52.4°F	51.8°F
May 8	53.5°F	52.7°F	51.9°F
May 9	53.8°F	53.3°F	52.1°F
May 10	54.0°F	53.7°F	52.3°F
May 11	54.0°F	53.7°F	52.3°F
May 12	54.3°F	54.0°F	52.6°F
May 13	54.5°F	54.2°F	52.9°F
May 14	54.8°F	54.5°F	53.1°F
May 15	54.8°F	54.6°F	53.2°F
May 16	55.1°F	56.4°F	53.4°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 48.5°F in Winter, 49.7°F in Spring, 62.7°F in Summer, and 60.5°F in Autumn.