What is the current water temperature in Bristol?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Bristol?

As of now, in Bristol, the water temperature is 12.77°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 Bristol

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Bristol. 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.

55.0

°F

November 14, 23:41

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

55.0°F

Tomorrow:

54.4°F

Sunrise:

06:33

Sunset:

16:26

Day Length:

9 h. 53 min.

Bristol in November

Minimum:

34.3°F

Average:

39.9°F

Maximum:

43.5°F

Sea water temperature in Bristol today

As of now, in Bristol, the water temperature is 55.0°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 about the same as 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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.3°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 51.5°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 52.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 51.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 54.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Bristol

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 31	57.4°F	57.8°F	59.2°F
Nov 1	56.5°F	58.1°F	59.1°F
Nov 2	56.1°F	56.7°F	58.7°F
Nov 3	55.7°F	56.1°F	58.2°F
Nov 4	56.3°F	55.7°F	57.9°F
Nov 5	56.9°F	54.9°F	57.5°F
Nov 6	56.6°F	54.3°F	57.3°F
Nov 7	56.8°F	53.2°F	56.9°F
Nov 8	56.0°F	52.2°F	56.5°F
Nov 9	56.5°F	53.4°F	56.0°F
Nov 10	56.4°F	51.2°F	55.7°F
Nov 11	55.7°F	51.5°F	55.6°F
Nov 12	55.2°F	52.1°F	55.4°F
Nov 13	55.0°F	52.1°F	55.6°F
Nov 14	55.0°F	51.5°F	55.1°F
Nov 15	54.4°F	49.9°F	54.5°F
Nov 16	53.9°F	49.7°F	54.1°F
Nov 17	52.9°F	49.7°F	53.1°F
Nov 18	52.6°F	48.2°F	52.8°F
Nov 19	52.0°F	47.8°F	52.2°F
Nov 20	51.4°F	45.2°F	51.6°F
Nov 21	51.1°F	46.4°F	51.2°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 Bristol by month

In Bristol, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 46 swimming days.

The warmest water in Bristol was recorded on August 10, 2022, reaching a 80.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 14, 2026, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 40.8°F in Winter, 47.7°F in Spring, 71.4°F in Summer, and 62.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Providence	54.3°F	13mi
Newport	56.8°F	13mi
Plymouth	53.2°F	36mi
South Boston	53.1°F	47mi
Boston	53.1°F	48mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Bristol