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 0.74°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.

33.3

°F

March 7, 14:18

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

33.4°F

Tomorrow:

33.5°F

Sunrise:

06:11

Sunset:

17:42

Day Length:

11 h. 31 min.

Bristol in March

Minimum:

36.1°F

Average:

42.1°F

Maximum:

46.6°F

Sea water temperature in Bristol today

As of now, in Bristol, the water temperature is 33.3°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 6.2°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 slightly 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 41.4°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 37.2°F on 2021.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 34.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 33.5°F, while the maximum might reach 34.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Bristol

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 21	33.0°F	34.0°F	38.0°F
Feb 22	33.3°F	33.9°F	38.0°F
Feb 23	33.7°F	34.0°F	38.2°F
Feb 24	33.0°F	35.1°F	38.1°F
Feb 25	33.7°F	35.2°F	38.6°F
Feb 26	33.2°F	35.3°F	38.8°F
Feb 27	33.1°F	36.9°F	38.6°F
Feb 28	34.4°F	37.6°F	38.7°F
Mar 1	34.6°F	38.9°F	38.8°F
Mar 2	34.6°F	38.4°F	39.0°F
Mar 3	34.6°F	37.8°F	38.9°F
Mar 4	33.7°F	37.6°F	39.2°F
Mar 5	35.4°F	37.4°F	39.3°F
Mar 6	33.4°F	37.3°F	38.8°F
Mar 7	33.3°F	38.4°F	39.6°F
Mar 8	33.5°F	38.6°F	39.7°F
Mar 9	33.6°F	38.0°F	39.8°F
Mar 10	34.0°F	38.4°F	40.2°F
Mar 11	34.2°F	40.7°F	40.4°F
Mar 12	34.4°F	41.6°F	40.6°F
Mar 13	34.6°F	40.7°F	40.9°F
Mar 14	34.9°F	43.3°F	41.1°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.

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	33.5°F	13mi
Newport	34.1°F	13mi
Plymouth	36.0°F	36mi
South Boston	35.1°F	47mi
Boston	35.1°F	48mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Bristol