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Water temperature in Bristol

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Bristol. 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.
Sea temperature in Bristol now

54.8

°F

October 10, 19:32

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

55.6°F

Tomorrow:

54.8°F

Sunrise:

07:25

Sunset:

18:29

Day Length:

11 h. 4 min.

Bristol in October

Minimum:

42.7°F

Average:

45.2°F

Maximum:

46.9°F

Sea water temperature in Bristol today

As of now, in Bristol, the water temperature is 54.8°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 3.1°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 60.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 56.6°F on 2024.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 54.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Bristol

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 26 59.0°F 60.6°F 61.2°F
Sep 27 58.8°F 60.5°F 60.9°F
Sep 28 58.7°F 60.0°F 60.5°F
Sep 29 58.3°F 59.4°F 60.3°F
Sep 30 58.9°F 59.2°F 60.1°F
Oct 1 58.7°F 58.1°F 59.8°F
Oct 2 58.5°F 58.0°F 59.5°F
Oct 3 58.3°F 57.8°F 59.4°F
Oct 4 58.7°F 57.2°F 59.1°F
Oct 5 57.6°F 57.0°F 58.7°F
Oct 6 56.6°F 57.0°F 58.6°F
Oct 7 56.5°F 57.1°F 58.3°F
Oct 8 56.5°F 57.0°F 58.2°F
Oct 9 55.6°F 56.6°F 57.9°F
Oct 10 54.8°F 56.6°F 57.9°F
Oct 11 54.8°F 56.6°F 58.0°F
Oct 12 54.7°F 56.4°F 57.8°F
Oct 13 54.6°F 56.6°F 57.7°F
Oct 14 54.6°F 56.6°F 57.7°F
Oct 15 54.5°F 56.5°F 57.6°F
Oct 16 54.1°F 56.4°F 57.2°F
Oct 17 54.1°F 56.2°F 57.2°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 Bristol by month

In an average year, Bristol offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Bristol was recorded on July 23, 2021, reaching a 71.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 3, 2023, dipping to 40.2°F. The average readings by season are 45.4°F in Winter, 50.1°F in Spring, 64.3°F in Summer, and 57.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Newport 56.8°F 20mi
Cardiff 58.2°F 25mi
Barry 58.8°F 30mi
Portland 60.7°F 62mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Bristol