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Water temperature in Cardiff

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Cardiff. 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 Cardiff now

42.8

°F

February 3, 04:46

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

43.3°F

Tomorrow:

42.6°F

Sunrise:

07:49

Sunset:

17:05

Day Length:

9 h. 16 min.

Cardiff in February

Minimum:

44.9°F

Average:

46.5°F

Maximum:

49.4°F

Sea water temperature in Cardiff today

As of now, in Cardiff, the water temperature is 42.8°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 1.2°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 46.5°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 41.7°F on 2023.

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 43.0°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Cardiff

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 20 42.7°F 44.2°F 44.5°F
Jan 21 43.2°F 44.3°F 44.6°F
Jan 22 43.3°F 44.1°F 44.4°F
Jan 23 42.9°F 43.9°F 44.2°F
Jan 24 43.6°F 43.6°F 44.3°F
Jan 25 43.3°F 43.3°F 44.2°F
Jan 26 42.4°F 43.3°F 44.1°F
Jan 27 42.6°F 43.3°F 44.2°F
Jan 28 43.3°F 43.3°F 44.2°F
Jan 29 43.9°F 44.0°F 44.4°F
Jan 30 43.3°F 43.3°F 44.1°F
Jan 31 43.6°F 44.3°F 44.3°F
Feb 1 43.8°F 44.0°F 44.3°F
Feb 2 43.3°F 44.2°F 44.6°F
Feb 3 42.8°F 44.4°F 44.1°F
Feb 4 42.6°F 43.3°F 43.9°F
Feb 5 43.3°F 44.7°F 44.5°F
Feb 6 43.1°F 43.4°F 44.3°F
Feb 7 43.0°F 43.6°F 44.2°F
Feb 8 42.9°F 43.4°F 44.2°F
Feb 9 42.9°F 43.4°F 44.1°F
Feb 10 43.1°F 43.6°F 44.3°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 Cardiff by month

In an average year, Cardiff offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Cardiff was recorded on August 15, 2022, reaching a 70.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 4, 2018, dipping to 39.0°F. The average readings by season are 45.5°F in Winter, 50.1°F in Spring, 64.5°F in Summer, and 58.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Barry 44.5°F 7mi
Newport 42.1°F 11mi
Bristol 42.7°F 25mi
Swansea 44.5°F 34mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Cardiff