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 5.7°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.

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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.

42.3

°F

December 11, 00:37

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

42.6°F

Tomorrow:

42.4°F

Sunrise:

07:02

Sunset:

16:15

Day Length:

9 h. 13 min.

Bristol in December

Minimum:

34.5°F

Average:

40.2°F

Maximum:

42.8°F

Sea water temperature in Bristol today

As of now, in Bristol, the water temperature is 42.3°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 4.1°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 49.6°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 41.7°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 41.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Bristol

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 27	47.2°F	47.2°F	49.8°F
Nov 28	48.0°F	46.8°F	49.7°F
Nov 29	46.6°F	47.2°F	49.1°F
Nov 30	45.0°F	47.7°F	48.8°F
Dec 1	45.5°F	47.1°F	48.6°F
Dec 2	45.3°F	46.9°F	48.4°F
Dec 3	45.6°F	44.8°F	48.2°F
Dec 4	45.8°F	44.1°F	47.8°F
Dec 5	44.7°F	44.0°F	47.5°F
Dec 6	44.7°F	43.5°F	47.4°F
Dec 7	44.7°F	43.1°F	46.8°F
Dec 8	42.6°F	43.1°F	46.3°F
Dec 9	42.1°F	42.4°F	46.5°F
Dec 10	42.6°F	41.2°F	46.7°F
Dec 11	42.3°F	41.7°F	46.4°F
Dec 12	42.4°F	42.4°F	46.5°F
Dec 13	42.8°F	43.4°F	46.9°F
Dec 14	42.0°F	42.2°F	46.1°F
Dec 15	41.6°F	41.1°F	45.8°F
Dec 16	41.6°F	41.0°F	45.8°F
Dec 17	41.4°F	41.6°F	45.5°F
Dec 18	41.6°F	43.4°F	45.8°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 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 62.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Providence	43.4°F	13mi
Newport	45.8°F	13mi
Plymouth	44.2°F	36mi
South Boston	43.9°F	47mi
Boston	43.9°F	48mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Bristol