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 7.35°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

January 13, 00:47

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

45.2°F

Tomorrow:

45.3°F

Sunrise:

08:17

Sunset:

16:32

Day Length:

8 h. 15 min.

Swansea in January

Minimum:

46.5°F

Average:

48.0°F

Maximum:

51.1°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 1.7°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 is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 48.7°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 45.6°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 44.9°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 1	46.8°F	46.5°F	48.0°F
Jan 2	46.9°F	47.0°F	48.1°F
Jan 3	46.5°F	47.2°F	48.1°F
Jan 4	46.0°F	47.3°F	48.0°F
Jan 5	46.0°F	47.0°F	47.7°F
Jan 6	45.9°F	47.0°F	47.6°F
Jan 7	46.1°F	46.6°F	47.4°F
Jan 8	45.7°F	46.7°F	47.3°F
Jan 9	45.8°F	46.5°F	47.3°F
Jan 10	44.7°F	46.3°F	47.0°F
Jan 11	44.9°F	46.2°F	46.8°F
Jan 12	45.2°F	46.2°F	46.9°F
Jan 13	45.2°F	46.3°F	46.9°F
Jan 14	45.3°F	46.5°F	46.9°F
Jan 15	45.1°F	45.9°F	46.8°F
Jan 16	45.1°F	45.5°F	46.7°F
Jan 17	44.9°F	45.6°F	46.6°F
Jan 18	44.8°F	45.8°F	46.5°F
Jan 19	44.7°F	46.0°F	46.4°F
Jan 20	44.7°F	46.0°F	46.4°F
Dec 30	48.3°F	45.8°F	47.9°F
Dec 31	47.1°F	46.5°F	47.8°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 July 14, 2025, reaching a 68.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 10, 2018, dipping to 42.2°F. The average readings by season are 47.1°F in Winter, 50.0°F in Spring, 63.1°F in Summer, and 59.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Barry	43.7°F	32mi
Cardiff	42.9°F	34mi
Newport	41.9°F	41mi
Aberystwyth	44.3°F	55mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Swansea