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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.
Sea temperature in Bristol now

75.8

°F

July 26, 15:18

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

75.5°F

Tomorrow:

76.2°F

Sunrise:

05:33

Sunset:

20:09

Day Length:

14 h. 36 min.

Bristol in August

Minimum:

34.4°F

Average:

40.9°F

Maximum:

43.7°F

Sea water temperature in Bristol today

As of now, in Bristol, the water temperature is 75.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.4°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable 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 78.8°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 71.5°F on 2015.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 76.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 76.1°F, while the maximum might reach 76.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Bristol

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jul 12 75.5°F 76.4°F 73.2°F
Jul 13 73.5°F 74.3°F 73.1°F
Jul 14 76.7°F 76.7°F 74.1°F
Jul 15 73.0°F 76.9°F 73.9°F
Jul 16 75.7°F 77.1°F 74.2°F
Jul 17 75.3°F 79.9°F 74.6°F
Jul 18 77.5°F 79.4°F 75.1°F
Jul 19 78.3°F 80.4°F 75.1°F
Jul 20 75.8°F 79.8°F 75.3°F
Jul 21 76.5°F 77.5°F 75.4°F
Jul 22 76.5°F 76.6°F 75.6°F
Jul 23 75.9°F 77.0°F 75.7°F
Jul 24 74.0°F 76.2°F 75.2°F
Jul 25 75.5°F 75.4°F 75.2°F
Jul 26 75.8°F 73.4°F 74.4°F
Jul 27 76.2°F 73.7°F 74.9°F
Jul 28 76.3°F 74.1°F 74.9°F
Jul 29 76.6°F 73.7°F 75.3°F
Jul 30 76.6°F 74.2°F 75.3°F
Jul 31 76.4°F 72.8°F 75.0°F
Aug 1 76.1°F 72.6°F 74.8°F
Aug 2 76.1°F 75.5°F 74.7°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 43 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 75.4°F 13mi
Newport 71.9°F 13mi
Plymouth 67.9°F 36mi
South Boston 67.4°F 47mi
Boston 67.4°F 48mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Bristol