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 17.92°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.

64.3

°F

May 22, 02:00

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

63.2°F

Tomorrow:

64.4°F

Sunrise:

05:19

Sunset:

20:04

Day Length:

14 h. 45 min.

Bristol in May

Minimum:

36.3°F

Average:

41.5°F

Maximum:

45.8°F

Sea water temperature in Bristol today

As of now, in Bristol, the water temperature is 64.3°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 6.3°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.8°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 55.0°F on 2016.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 65.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 64.4°F, while the maximum might reach 66.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Bristol

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 8	53.8°F	56.9°F	53.1°F
May 9	52.8°F	59.3°F	53.7°F
May 10	52.9°F	58.5°F	52.8°F
May 11	54.2°F	58.3°F	52.7°F
May 12	54.2°F	59.0°F	53.3°F
May 13	53.1°F	59.1°F	54.1°F
May 14	54.1°F	57.0°F	54.0°F
May 15	53.2°F	57.4°F	54.2°F
May 16	54.0°F	57.1°F	54.4°F
May 17	56.4°F	59.2°F	55.1°F
May 18	57.2°F	60.4°F	55.6°F
May 19	60.2°F	61.1°F	56.6°F
May 20	61.9°F	61.6°F	57.4°F
May 21	63.2°F	61.5°F	56.9°F
May 22	64.3°F	60.3°F	58.0°F
May 23	64.4°F	59.5°F	58.1°F
May 24	65.1°F	59.0°F	58.8°F
May 25	65.1°F	59.1°F	58.8°F
May 26	65.2°F	58.6°F	58.9°F
May 27	65.4°F	57.5°F	59.1°F
May 28	65.6°F	56.9°F	59.3°F
May 29	66.6°F	57.4°F	60.3°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	64.6°F	13mi
Newport	57.8°F	13mi
Plymouth	57.7°F	36mi
South Boston	55.9°F	47mi
Boston	55.9°F	48mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Bristol