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 7.94°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.

46.3

°F

March 12, 06:10

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

46.4°F

Tomorrow:

46.4°F

Sunrise:

06:22

Sunset:

18:00

Day Length:

11 h. 38 min.

Brighton in March

Minimum:

49.0°F

Average:

49.9°F

Maximum:

51.9°F

Sea water temperature in Brighton today

As of now, in Brighton, the water temperature is 46.3°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 0.5°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 47.3°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 44.0°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 46.7°F, with minimum temperature starting at 46.4°F, while the maximum might reach 47.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Brighton

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 26	45.9°F	47.4°F	46.1°F
Feb 27	45.6°F	47.6°F	46.0°F
Feb 28	45.6°F	47.2°F	45.9°F
Mar 1	45.8°F	47.3°F	45.7°F
Mar 2	45.8°F	47.0°F	45.7°F
Mar 3	45.8°F	47.1°F	45.6°F
Mar 4	45.8°F	47.1°F	45.7°F
Mar 5	46.0°F	46.6°F	45.7°F
Mar 6	45.6°F	46.7°F	45.6°F
Mar 7	46.0°F	47.4°F	45.8°F
Mar 8	46.5°F	47.3°F	45.9°F
Mar 9	46.3°F	47.4°F	45.8°F
Mar 10	46.4°F	47.2°F	45.9°F
Mar 11	46.4°F	47.2°F	45.9°F
Mar 12	46.3°F	47.3°F	45.8°F
Mar 13	46.4°F	47.2°F	45.8°F
Mar 14	46.4°F	47.8°F	45.9°F
Mar 15	46.5°F	47.6°F	46.0°F
Mar 16	46.7°F	47.7°F	46.1°F
Mar 17	46.9°F	47.6°F	46.4°F
Mar 18	47.0°F	47.7°F	46.5°F
Mar 19	47.1°F	32.0°F	46.5°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 48.5°F in Winter, 49.7°F in Spring, 62.7°F in Summer, and 60.5°F in Autumn.