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 13.78°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.

56.8

°F

October 30, 16:59

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

57.1°F

Tomorrow:

56.5°F

Sunrise:

07:14

Sunset:

17:42

Day Length:

10 h. 28 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 56.8°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 2.9°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 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 63.3°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 57.2°F on 2024.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 55.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 54.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 56.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Bristol

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 16	61.9°F	60.7°F	62.3°F
Oct 17	61.7°F	61.1°F	62.3°F
Oct 18	60.3°F	59.6°F	61.9°F
Oct 19	58.9°F	60.2°F	61.7°F
Oct 20	60.2°F	60.5°F	61.5°F
Oct 21	59.2°F	60.5°F	61.1°F
Oct 22	59.2°F	61.1°F	61.1°F
Oct 23	59.2°F	61.2°F	60.9°F
Oct 24	58.2°F	59.2°F	60.5°F
Oct 25	57.2°F	58.9°F	60.3°F
Oct 26	57.5°F	59.0°F	60.3°F
Oct 27	58.0°F	58.7°F	60.2°F
Oct 28	57.3°F	58.0°F	60.2°F
Oct 29	57.1°F	58.2°F	60.0°F
Oct 30	56.8°F	58.0°F	59.7°F
Oct 31	56.5°F	57.8°F	59.4°F
Nov 1	56.5°F	58.1°F	59.4°F
Nov 2	56.0°F	56.7°F	58.9°F
Nov 3	55.5°F	56.1°F	58.4°F
Nov 4	55.1°F	55.7°F	58.0°F
Nov 5	54.6°F	54.9°F	57.5°F
Nov 6	54.4°F	54.3°F	57.4°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	56.8°F	13mi
Newport	58.3°F	13mi
Plymouth	54.5°F	36mi
South Boston	53.5°F	47mi
Boston	53.5°F	48mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Bristol