Water temperature in Bristol
53.9
°F
May 1, 09:05
Trend:
stableYesterday:
54.1°FTomorrow:
54.2°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
14 h. 50 min.Bristol in May
Minimum:
41.5°FAverage:
44.5°FMaximum:
47.0°FSea water temperature in Bristol today
As of now, in Bristol, the water temperature is 53.9°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 1.6°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 rise a bit.Recent sea temperature and forecast
Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 55.9°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 50.1°F on 2016.
Daily water temperature in Bristol
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17 | 49.4°F | 50.9°F | 49.7°F |
| Apr 18 | 50.5°F | 50.5°F | 49.7°F |
| Apr 19 | 51.0°F | 50.4°F | 50.1°F |
| Apr 20 | 50.2°F | 50.9°F | 50.4°F |
| Apr 21 | 51.9°F | 50.7°F | 50.8°F |
| Apr 22 | 52.0°F | 51.4°F | 50.9°F |
| Apr 23 | 51.8°F | 53.0°F | 51.2°F |
| Apr 24 | 52.1°F | 52.7°F | 51.4°F |
| Apr 25 | 52.9°F | 52.0°F | 51.5°F |
| Apr 26 | 53.4°F | 52.0°F | 51.6°F |
| Apr 27 | 53.7°F | 53.1°F | 51.8°F |
| Apr 28 | 54.1°F | 53.9°F | 51.9°F |
| Apr 29 | 54.2°F | 54.1°F | 52.1°F |
| Apr 30 | 54.1°F | 54.5°F | 52.3°F |
| May 1 | 53.9°F | 55.9°F | 52.4°F |
| May 2 | 54.2°F | 56.8°F | 52.6°F |
| May 3 | 54.5°F | 57.7°F | 52.9°F |
| May 4 | 54.4°F | 57.3°F | 52.8°F |
| May 5 | 54.7°F | 57.5°F | 53.1°F |
| May 6 | 54.7°F | 56.8°F | 53.1°F |
| May 7 | 54.8°F | 56.5°F | 53.2°F |
| May 8 | 55.1°F | 56.2°F | 53.6°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.
