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 7.07°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.

44.7

°F

April 18, 00:23

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

44.5°F

Tomorrow:

45.0°F

Sunrise:

06:01

Sunset:

19:29

Day Length:

13 h. 28 min.

Bristol in April

Minimum:

37.5°F

Average:

42.5°F

Maximum:

46.2°F

Sea water temperature in Bristol today

As of now, in Bristol, the water temperature is 44.7°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 2.7°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 rise a bit.

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 52.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 43.3°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 45.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 44.8°F, while the maximum might reach 46.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Bristol

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 4	45.7°F	44.7°F	43.7°F
Apr 5	45.0°F	44.7°F	43.9°F
Apr 6	45.1°F	43.8°F	43.6°F
Apr 7	44.9°F	44.1°F	43.7°F
Apr 8	44.7°F	42.3°F	44.2°F
Apr 9	44.3°F	42.5°F	44.5°F
Apr 10	44.4°F	43.9°F	44.6°F
Apr 11	44.3°F	43.4°F	44.8°F
Apr 12	44.1°F	43.9°F	44.7°F
Apr 13	44.0°F	46.4°F	45.7°F
Apr 14	43.9°F	47.0°F	46.0°F
Apr 15	43.9°F	46.8°F	46.4°F
Apr 16	45.7°F	48.2°F	46.8°F
Apr 17	44.5°F	50.2°F	47.2°F
Apr 18	44.7°F	50.8°F	47.4°F
Apr 19	45.0°F	50.7°F	47.7°F
Apr 20	44.8°F	50.3°F	47.5°F
Apr 21	45.1°F	49.4°F	47.8°F
Apr 22	45.4°F	50.0°F	48.1°F
Apr 23	45.6°F	50.1°F	48.3°F
Apr 24	45.4°F	49.7°F	48.0°F
Apr 25	46.1°F	50.7°F	48.8°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 Bristol by month

In Bristol, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 43 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 19, 2025, dipping to 33.2°F. The average readings by season are 41.3°F in Winter, 47.3°F in Spring, 71.0°F in Summer, and 62.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Providence	45.5°F	13mi
Newport	44.1°F	13mi
Plymouth	44.1°F	36mi
South Boston	43.7°F	47mi
Boston	43.7°F	48mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Bristol