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 12.61°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.

54.7

°F

May 8, 00:24

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

54.8°F

Tomorrow:

55.1°F

Sunrise:

05:35

Sunset:

20:50

Day Length:

15 h. 15 min.

Swansea in May

Minimum:

46.8°F

Average:

47.9°F

Maximum:

49.9°F

Sea water temperature in Swansea today

As of now, in Swansea, the water temperature is 54.7°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 2.6°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 is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 53.4°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 50.6°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 55.7°F, with minimum temperature starting at 55.1°F, while the maximum might reach 56.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Swansea

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 24	52.1°F	51.6°F	50.9°F
Apr 25	51.8°F	51.7°F	50.9°F
Apr 26	51.7°F	51.7°F	51.0°F
Apr 27	52.9°F	51.6°F	51.2°F
Apr 28	51.8°F	51.5°F	51.0°F
Apr 29	51.5°F	51.6°F	51.1°F
Apr 30	52.9°F	51.6°F	51.2°F
May 1	54.3°F	51.6°F	51.5°F
May 2	55.6°F	51.5°F	51.6°F
May 3	56.0°F	51.5°F	51.8°F
May 4	55.9°F	51.6°F	51.8°F
May 5	55.8°F	52.3°F	52.0°F
May 6	55.3°F	52.1°F	52.1°F
May 7	54.8°F	52.7°F	52.1°F
May 8	54.7°F	52.6°F	52.1°F
May 9	55.1°F	53.9°F	52.5°F
May 10	55.4°F	52.8°F	52.7°F
May 11	55.6°F	53.0°F	52.9°F
May 12	55.6°F	53.0°F	52.9°F
May 13	56.0°F	53.4°F	53.3°F
May 14	56.0°F	53.5°F	53.4°F
May 15	56.2°F	55.9°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 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	55.0°F	32mi
Cardiff	55.5°F	34mi
Newport	56.0°F	41mi
Aberystwyth	53.4°F	55mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Swansea