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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.
Sea temperature in Bristol now

65.5

°F

September 27, 03:15

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

65.3°F

Tomorrow:

65.2°F

Sunrise:

06:37

Sunset:

18:34

Day Length:

11 h. 57 min.

Bristol in October

Minimum:

33.9°F

Average:

39.5°F

Maximum:

42.9°F

Sea water temperature in Bristol today

As of now, in Bristol, the water temperature is 65.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 2.1°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 70.5°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 65.1°F on 2024.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 64.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 63.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 65.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Bristol

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 13 71.5°F 68.6°F 71.2°F
Sep 14 71.2°F 69.0°F 71.0°F
Sep 15 71.2°F 70.0°F 70.6°F
Sep 16 70.2°F 69.8°F 70.4°F
Sep 17 68.9°F 69.6°F 70.0°F
Sep 18 71.0°F 69.7°F 69.9°F
Sep 19 70.3°F 67.9°F 69.3°F
Sep 20 69.6°F 69.2°F 69.2°F
Sep 21 69.0°F 69.1°F 68.9°F
Sep 22 70.2°F 68.9°F 68.7°F
Sep 23 69.4°F 69.0°F 68.9°F
Sep 24 67.5°F 68.1°F 68.3°F
Sep 25 66.2°F 68.1°F 67.7°F
Sep 26 65.3°F 68.0°F 67.4°F
Sep 27 65.5°F 69.9°F 67.6°F
Sep 28 65.2°F 69.4°F 67.3°F
Sep 29 65.1°F 69.9°F 67.2°F
Sep 30 64.8°F 69.9°F 66.9°F
Oct 1 64.9°F 70.0°F 67.0°F
Oct 2 64.5°F 69.3°F 66.6°F
Oct 3 63.9°F 66.2°F 66.0°F
Oct 4 63.7°F 67.2°F 65.8°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 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 62.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Providence 65.3°F 13mi
Newport 65.3°F 13mi
Plymouth 61.5°F 36mi
South Boston 61.6°F 47mi
Boston 61.6°F 48mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Bristol