What is the current water temperature in Swansea?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Swansea?

As of now, in Swansea, the water temperature is 10.62°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 Swansea

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Swansea. 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.

51.1

°F

April 16, 03:13

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

51.1°F

Tomorrow:

51.0°F

Sunrise:

06:19

Sunset:

20:14

Day Length:

13 h. 55 min.

Swansea in April

Minimum:

46.8°F

Average:

48.2°F

Maximum:

50.8°F

Sea water temperature in Swansea today

As of now, in Swansea, the water temperature is 51.1°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 2.1°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 51.2°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 46.1°F on 2018.

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 51.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 51.0°F, while the maximum might reach 52.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Swansea

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 2	49.9°F	50.1°F	47.8°F
Apr 3	49.8°F	49.6°F	48.0°F
Apr 4	50.5°F	49.3°F	48.0°F
Apr 5	50.9°F	49.6°F	48.2°F
Apr 6	51.1°F	49.6°F	48.2°F
Apr 7	51.4°F	50.3°F	48.5°F
Apr 8	50.6°F	50.3°F	48.6°F
Apr 9	50.7°F	50.1°F	48.7°F
Apr 10	51.0°F	50.3°F	48.8°F
Apr 11	51.0°F	50.2°F	48.8°F
Apr 12	51.8°F	50.1°F	48.9°F
Apr 13	51.1°F	50.0°F	48.9°F
Apr 14	51.4°F	49.8°F	48.9°F
Apr 15	51.1°F	51.3°F	49.0°F
Apr 16	51.1°F	51.0°F	49.0°F
Apr 17	51.0°F	50.9°F	49.0°F
Apr 18	51.4°F	50.6°F	49.3°F
Apr 19	51.7°F	50.6°F	49.6°F
Apr 20	51.8°F	50.8°F	49.8°F
Apr 21	52.2°F	51.1°F	50.1°F
Apr 22	52.5°F	51.2°F	50.5°F
Apr 23	52.7°F	51.1°F	50.6°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 Swansea by month

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

The warmest water in Swansea was recorded on August 14, 2022, reaching a 68.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 10, 2018, dipping to 42.2°F. The average readings by season are 47.2°F in Winter, 49.8°F in Spring, 62.8°F in Summer, and 59.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Barry	50.4°F	32mi
Cardiff	51.1°F	34mi
Newport	51.7°F	41mi
Aberystwyth	51.0°F	55mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Swansea