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 14.55°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.

58.2

°F

June 1, 08:23

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

57.9°F

Tomorrow:

58.3°F

Sunrise:

05:04

Sunset:

21:24

Day Length:

16 h. 20 min.

Swansea in June

Minimum:

46.3°F

Average:

47.8°F

Maximum:

49.7°F

Sea water temperature in Swansea today

As of now, in Swansea, the water temperature is 58.2°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 0.9°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

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 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 60.2°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 54.8°F on 2015.

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 59.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 58.3°F, while the maximum might reach 59.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Swansea

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 18	58.6°F	57.1°F	54.6°F
May 19	58.7°F	56.9°F	54.7°F
May 20	58.9°F	58.0°F	55.1°F
May 21	58.3°F	58.0°F	55.3°F
May 22	58.7°F	57.6°F	55.5°F
May 23	59.1°F	57.4°F	55.7°F
May 24	58.9°F	57.1°F	56.0°F
May 25	58.5°F	57.3°F	56.1°F
May 26	58.9°F	58.2°F	56.2°F
May 27	58.4°F	58.3°F	56.5°F
May 28	58.4°F	58.4°F	56.7°F
May 29	58.5°F	57.9°F	56.9°F
May 30	58.2°F	58.2°F	57.0°F
May 31	57.9°F	58.3°F	57.0°F
Jun 1	58.2°F	57.9°F	57.3°F
Jun 2	58.3°F	58.3°F	57.4°F
Jun 3	58.7°F	59.8°F	57.8°F
Jun 4	59.0°F	59.4°F	58.1°F
Jun 5	58.9°F	58.1°F	57.9°F
Jun 6	58.9°F	58.7°F	58.0°F
Jun 7	59.5°F	58.6°F	58.5°F
Jun 8	59.6°F	58.9°F	58.7°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, 49.9°F in Spring, 62.8°F in Summer, and 59.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Barry	59.7°F	32mi
Cardiff	59.5°F	34mi
Newport	59.4°F	41mi
Aberystwyth	58.7°F	55mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Swansea