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Water temperature in Torquay

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Torquay. 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.
Sea temperature in Torquay now

53.9

°F

May 1, 04:30

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

53.8°F

Tomorrow:

53.9°F

Sunrise:

05:50

Sunset:

20:34

Day Length:

14 h. 44 min.

Torquay in May

Minimum:

49.4°F

Average:

51.2°F

Maximum:

52.2°F

Sea water temperature in Torquay today

As of now, in Torquay, the water temperature is 53.9°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 2.0°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 54.6°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 49.6°F on 2018.

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 54.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 53.9°F, while the maximum might reach 54.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Torquay

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Apr 17 51.4°F 51.4°F 50.5°F
Apr 18 51.8°F 51.7°F 50.8°F
Apr 19 52.6°F 51.6°F 50.9°F
Apr 20 52.2°F 51.3°F 51.0°F
Apr 21 52.4°F 51.2°F 51.4°F
Apr 22 52.5°F 51.9°F 51.6°F
Apr 23 52.7°F 51.9°F 51.7°F
Apr 24 53.0°F 51.7°F 51.7°F
Apr 25 53.3°F 52.4°F 51.7°F
Apr 26 53.7°F 52.4°F 51.8°F
Apr 27 53.9°F 53.4°F 51.8°F
Apr 28 54.5°F 52.9°F 51.7°F
Apr 29 54.0°F 53.8°F 51.9°F
Apr 30 53.8°F 54.9°F 51.8°F
May 1 53.9°F 54.6°F 51.8°F
May 2 53.9°F 54.5°F 51.9°F
May 3 54.0°F 55.7°F 52.0°F
May 4 54.2°F 56.1°F 52.1°F
May 5 54.4°F 55.8°F 52.4°F
May 6 54.5°F 55.1°F 52.5°F
May 7 54.7°F 54.6°F 52.7°F
May 8 54.9°F 54.3°F 52.8°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 Torquay by month

In an average year, Torquay offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Torquay was recorded on August 15, 2022, reaching a 68.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 22, 2018, dipping to 44.8°F. The average readings by season are 50.5°F in Winter, 51.0°F in Spring, 61.2°F in Summer, and 59.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Plymouth 53.7°F 28mi
Barry 53.5°F 66mi
Bristol 54.3°F 80mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Torquay