What is the current water temperature in Boston?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Boston?

As of now, in Boston, the water temperature is 1.24°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.

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Water temperature in Boston

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Boston. 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.

34.2

°F

March 3, 16:42

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

34.8°F

Tomorrow:

34.2°F

Sunrise:

06:17

Sunset:

17:36

Day Length:

11 h. 19 min.

Boston in March

Minimum:

40.0°F

Average:

41.9°F

Maximum:

45.3°F

Sea water temperature in Boston today

As of now, in Boston, the water temperature is 34.2°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 4.1°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 closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 41.1°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 35.9°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 34.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Boston

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 17	33.4°F	35.1°F	37.8°F
Feb 18	33.8°F	34.3°F	37.3°F
Feb 19	34.4°F	34.1°F	37.5°F
Feb 20	34.8°F	34.3°F	37.4°F
Feb 21	34.8°F	34.7°F	37.3°F
Feb 22	35.1°F	34.6°F	37.1°F
Feb 23	35.4°F	34.9°F	37.3°F
Feb 24	35.4°F	34.9°F	37.4°F
Feb 25	33.4°F	35.4°F	37.6°F
Feb 26	33.7°F	35.4°F	37.8°F
Feb 27	33.7°F	36.3°F	37.9°F
Feb 28	33.5°F	36.6°F	37.9°F
Mar 1	34.8°F	37.7°F	38.1°F
Mar 2	34.8°F	36.6°F	38.1°F
Mar 3	34.2°F	36.7°F	38.3°F
Mar 4	34.2°F	36.4°F	38.3°F
Mar 5	34.6°F	36.6°F	38.6°F
Mar 6	34.4°F	37.1°F	38.5°F
Mar 7	34.4°F	37.2°F	38.5°F
Mar 8	34.2°F	37.8°F	38.3°F
Mar 9	34.4°F	36.5°F	38.5°F
Mar 10	34.7°F	37.5°F	38.8°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 Boston by month

In an average year, Boston offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Boston was recorded on July 29, 2020, reaching a 75.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 1, 2026, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 40.7°F in Winter, 45.4°F in Spring, 65.1°F in Summer, and 58.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
South Boston	34.2°F	2mi
Salem	35.8°F	14mi
Plymouth	34.8°F	34mi
Providence	35.2°F	41mi
Bristol	34.6°F	48mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Boston