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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

62.1

°F

September 18, 12:05

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

62.1°F

Tomorrow:

61.8°F

Sunrise:

06:52

Sunset:

19:21

Day Length:

12 h. 29 min.

Cardiff in September

Minimum:

44.4°F

Average:

45.8°F

Maximum:

47.4°F

Sea water temperature in Cardiff today

As of now, in Cardiff, the water temperature is 62.1°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.5°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 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 66.3°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 60.8°F on 2015.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 61.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 60.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 61.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Cardiff

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 4 65.5°F 65.0°F 64.9°F
Sep 5 65.0°F 64.8°F 64.7°F
Sep 6 65.3°F 64.7°F 64.7°F
Sep 7 65.2°F 64.6°F 64.7°F
Sep 8 64.9°F 64.3°F 64.7°F
Sep 9 64.9°F 64.0°F 64.8°F
Sep 10 64.2°F 63.8°F 64.5°F
Sep 11 64.4°F 63.7°F 64.4°F
Sep 12 64.0°F 62.9°F 64.1°F
Sep 13 63.7°F 62.6°F 64.0°F
Sep 14 63.0°F 62.3°F 63.9°F
Sep 15 62.8°F 62.2°F 63.7°F
Sep 16 62.4°F 62.1°F 63.6°F
Sep 17 62.1°F 62.0°F 63.4°F
Sep 18 62.1°F 61.8°F 63.6°F
Sep 19 61.8°F 62.2°F 63.4°F
Sep 20 61.6°F 62.0°F 63.1°F
Sep 21 61.4°F 61.6°F 63.0°F
Sep 22 61.2°F 61.8°F 62.7°F
Sep 23 61.2°F 61.6°F 62.7°F
Sep 24 61.0°F 61.5°F 62.5°F
Sep 25 60.7°F 61.4°F 62.2°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 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 45.7°F in Winter, 50.0°F in Spring, 64.3°F in Summer, and 58.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Barry 62.5°F 7mi
Newport 61.5°F 11mi
Bristol 61.0°F 25mi
Swansea 62.6°F 34mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Cardiff