Water temperature in Bristol
63.2
°F
September 30, 05:21
Trend:
stableYesterday:
64.4°FTomorrow:
63.4°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
11 h. 48 min.Bristol in October
Minimum:
33.9°FAverage:
39.5°FMaximum:
42.9°FSea water temperature in Bristol today
As of now, in Bristol, the water temperature is 63.2°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 3.6°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 rise 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 69.9°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 64.3°F on 2024.
Daily water temperature in Bristol
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 67.2°F |
| Sep 27 | 65.2°F | 69.9°F | 67.4°F |
| Sep 28 | 64.9°F | 69.4°F | 67.1°F |
| Sep 29 | 64.4°F | 69.9°F | 67.0°F |
| Sep 30 | 63.2°F | 69.9°F | 66.9°F |
| Oct 1 | 63.4°F | 70.0°F | 67.0°F |
| Oct 2 | 63.0°F | 69.3°F | 66.6°F |
| Oct 3 | 62.3°F | 66.2°F | 66.0°F |
| Oct 4 | 62.2°F | 67.2°F | 65.8°F |
| Oct 5 | 61.8°F | 66.5°F | 65.4°F |
| Oct 6 | 61.4°F | 67.2°F | 65.0°F |
| Oct 7 | 61.5°F | 67.7°F | 65.1°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.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Providence |
63.1°F
|
13mi |
| Newport |
64.1°F
|
13mi |
| Plymouth |
60.0°F
|
36mi |
| South Boston |
60.1°F
|
47mi |
| Boston |
60.1°F
|
48mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Bristol