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 16.23°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

61.2

°F

October 23, 06:44

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

61.1°F

Tomorrow:

61.1°F

Sunrise:

07:06

Sunset:

17:52

Day Length:

10 h. 46 min.

Bristol in October

Minimum:

33.9°F

Average:

40.1°F

Maximum:

42.9°F

Sea water temperature in Bristol today

As of now, in Bristol, the water temperature is 61.2°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 0.3°F higher 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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 64.5°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 58.7°F on 2024.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 60.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 60.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 61.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Bristol

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 9	67.5°F	65.0°F	65.0°F
Oct 10	66.6°F	64.9°F	64.8°F
Oct 11	65.8°F	63.8°F	64.2°F
Oct 12	65.4°F	63.4°F	63.8°F
Oct 13	64.8°F	63.2°F	63.7°F
Oct 14	64.2°F	63.0°F	63.6°F
Oct 15	61.1°F	62.0°F	62.8°F
Oct 16	60.7°F	61.5°F	62.2°F
Oct 17	61.1°F	60.4°F	62.2°F
Oct 18	59.6°F	59.1°F	61.9°F
Oct 19	60.2°F	61.0°F	61.8°F
Oct 20	60.5°F	59.6°F	61.4°F
Oct 21	60.5°F	59.5°F	61.1°F
Oct 22	61.1°F	59.7°F	61.0°F
Oct 23	61.2°F	58.7°F	60.9°F
Oct 24	61.1°F	60.0°F	60.7°F
Oct 25	60.9°F	60.0°F	60.5°F
Oct 26	60.8°F	59.7°F	60.5°F
Oct 27	60.6°F	59.0°F	60.3°F
Oct 28	60.5°F	59.0°F	60.1°F
Oct 29	60.3°F	58.9°F	59.9°F
Oct 30	60.0°F	57.2°F	59.7°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 41 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, 47.4°F in Spring, 71.0°F in Summer, and 62.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Providence	61.5°F	13mi
Newport	62.2°F	13mi
Plymouth	57.8°F	36mi
South Boston	58.1°F	47mi
Boston	57.1°F	48mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Bristol