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 5.77°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.

42.4

°F

March 31, 16:23

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

42.5°F

Tomorrow:

42.4°F

Sunrise:

06:30

Sunset:

19:09

Day Length:

12 h. 39 min.

Bristol in April

Minimum:

36.5°F

Average:

41.8°F

Maximum:

46.2°F

Sea water temperature in Bristol today

As of now, in Bristol, the water temperature is 42.4°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 0.9°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 45.2°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 39.5°F on 2017.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 43.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 42.4°F, while the maximum might reach 43.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Bristol

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 17	39.0°F	43.8°F	41.1°F
Mar 18	41.2°F	43.7°F	41.3°F
Mar 19	40.4°F	43.6°F	41.3°F
Mar 20	40.1°F	42.8°F	41.3°F
Mar 21	41.8°F	42.8°F	41.1°F
Mar 22	43.3°F	43.8°F	41.9°F
Mar 23	42.6°F	44.2°F	42.0°F
Mar 24	42.5°F	44.2°F	41.9°F
Mar 25	39.2°F	44.4°F	41.9°F
Mar 26	40.8°F	45.1°F	42.1°F
Mar 27	41.5°F	44.2°F	42.5°F
Mar 28	39.7°F	44.7°F	42.5°F
Mar 29	42.1°F	43.8°F	42.9°F
Mar 30	42.5°F	43.8°F	43.0°F
Mar 31	42.4°F	43.5°F	43.3°F
Apr 1	42.4°F	44.4°F	43.3°F
Apr 2	43.1°F	46.0°F	44.0°F
Apr 3	43.1°F	45.2°F	44.0°F
Apr 4	43.4°F	45.7°F	44.3°F
Apr 5	43.5°F	45.0°F	44.4°F
Apr 6	43.2°F	45.1°F	44.1°F
Apr 7	43.3°F	44.9°F	44.2°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, 71.3°F in Summer, and 62.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Providence	42.7°F	13mi
Newport	41.4°F	13mi
Plymouth	41.1°F	36mi
South Boston	41.6°F	47mi
Boston	41.6°F	48mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Bristol