What is the current water temperature in Felixstowe?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Felixstowe?

As of now, in Felixstowe, the water temperature is 11.68°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 Felixstowe

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Felixstowe. 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.

53.0

°F

May 8, 22:09

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

53.8°F

Tomorrow:

53.6°F

Sunrise:

05:13

Sunset:

20:30

Day Length:

15 h. 17 min.

Felixstowe in May

Minimum:

43.5°F

Average:

45.2°F

Maximum:

49.2°F

Sea water temperature in Felixstowe today

As of now, in Felixstowe, the water temperature is 53.0°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 closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 53.7°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 48.5°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 54.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 53.6°F, while the maximum might reach 55.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Felixstowe

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 24	52.2°F	50.3°F	49.8°F
Apr 25	52.2°F	50.0°F	49.9°F
Apr 26	52.0°F	49.7°F	50.1°F
Apr 27	51.8°F	49.7°F	50.1°F
Apr 28	52.9°F	49.9°F	50.0°F
Apr 29	53.0°F	49.1°F	49.9°F
Apr 30	53.0°F	50.2°F	50.0°F
May 1	52.9°F	50.2°F	50.1°F
May 2	52.9°F	51.1°F	50.1°F
May 3	53.9°F	51.2°F	50.5°F
May 4	54.3°F	52.0°F	51.0°F
May 5	54.0°F	52.4°F	51.1°F
May 6	54.1°F	53.0°F	51.4°F
May 7	53.8°F	53.2°F	51.4°F
May 8	53.0°F	53.7°F	51.5°F
May 9	53.6°F	54.4°F	52.0°F
May 10	53.6°F	53.8°F	52.1°F
May 11	53.6°F	53.8°F	52.1°F
May 12	54.0°F	54.1°F	52.4°F
May 13	54.4°F	54.6°F	52.8°F
May 14	54.7°F	54.9°F	53.2°F
May 15	55.1°F	56.6°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.

Sea water temperature in Felixstowe by month

In an average year, Felixstowe offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Felixstowe was recorded on August 9, 2018, reaching a 70.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 6, 2018, dipping to 37.4°F. The average readings by season are 44.1°F in Winter, 48.6°F in Spring, 64.1°F in Summer, and 58.3°F in Autumn.