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 0.49°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.

32.9

°F

February 1, 03:12

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

32.4°F

Tomorrow:

32.6°F

Sunrise:

06:58

Sunset:

17:01

Day Length:

10 h. 3 min.

Bristol in February

Minimum:

35.1°F

Average:

41.5°F

Maximum:

46.0°F

Sea water temperature in Bristol today

As of now, in Bristol, the water temperature is 32.9°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 5.6°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 41.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 35.1°F on 2025.

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 32.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Bristol

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 18	37.0°F	35.6°F	39.5°F
Jan 19	36.2°F	35.5°F	39.4°F
Jan 20	37.7°F	36.4°F	39.5°F
Jan 21	36.4°F	35.6°F	39.2°F
Jan 22	36.2°F	36.1°F	38.9°F
Jan 23	34.9°F	35.9°F	38.5°F
Jan 24	35.3°F	34.4°F	38.5°F
Jan 25	35.2°F	34.7°F	38.4°F
Jan 26	35.4°F	35.3°F	38.1°F
Jan 27	35.3°F	35.4°F	38.3°F
Jan 28	33.5°F	35.7°F	37.9°F
Jan 29	34.1°F	35.4°F	38.2°F
Jan 30	34.4°F	36.4°F	38.4°F
Jan 31	32.4°F	34.6°F	37.9°F
Feb 1	32.9°F	35.1°F	38.5°F
Feb 2	32.6°F	34.2°F	38.2°F
Feb 3	32.6°F	34.8°F	38.3°F
Feb 4	32.8°F	35.5°F	38.4°F
Feb 5	32.4°F	35.9°F	38.0°F
Feb 6	32.4°F	35.0°F	38.0°F
Feb 7	32.6°F	35.5°F	38.2°F
Feb 8	32.5°F	35.2°F	38.1°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 January 31, 2026, dipping to 32.4°F. The average readings by season are 41.0°F in Winter, 47.8°F in Spring, 71.3°F in Summer, and 62.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Providence	33.2°F	13mi
Newport	36.4°F	13mi
Plymouth	32.7°F	36mi
South Boston	32.0°F	47mi
Boston	32.0°F	48mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Bristol