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 7.32°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.

45.2

°F

February 5, 04:39

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

45.2°F

Tomorrow:

45.2°F

Sunrise:

07:49

Sunset:

17:12

Day Length:

9 h. 23 min.

Swansea in February

Minimum:

46.8°F

Average:

48.3°F

Maximum:

50.8°F

Sea water temperature in Swansea today

As of now, in Swansea, the water temperature is 45.2°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 0.5°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 47.6°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 44.5°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 45.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Swansea

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 22	46.1°F	45.4°F	46.2°F
Jan 23	45.6°F	45.2°F	46.1°F
Jan 24	45.4°F	45.4°F	46.0°F
Jan 25	45.1°F	45.3°F	45.9°F
Jan 26	45.1°F	46.1°F	45.9°F
Jan 27	45.2°F	46.6°F	46.0°F
Jan 28	45.2°F	46.4°F	45.8°F
Jan 29	45.2°F	46.2°F	45.8°F
Jan 30	44.9°F	46.0°F	45.7°F
Jan 31	44.4°F	46.1°F	45.6°F
Feb 1	44.8°F	45.0°F	45.5°F
Feb 2	45.0°F	45.5°F	45.6°F
Feb 3	45.1°F	45.1°F	45.6°F
Feb 4	45.2°F	44.7°F	45.7°F
Feb 5	45.2°F	44.8°F	45.7°F
Feb 6	45.2°F	44.4°F	45.7°F
Feb 7	45.1°F	44.4°F	45.6°F
Feb 8	45.1°F	44.5°F	45.6°F
Feb 9	45.1°F	44.6°F	45.6°F
Feb 10	45.1°F	46.3°F	45.6°F
Feb 11	45.2°F	46.9°F	45.7°F
Feb 12	45.1°F	46.8°F	45.6°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, 49.7°F in Spring, 62.8°F in Summer, and 59.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Barry	44.1°F	32mi
Cardiff	43.8°F	34mi
Newport	43.1°F	41mi
Aberystwyth	44.2°F	55mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Swansea