English Channel water temperature

English Channel, Bognor (end of Clarence Road) · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 18.4 °C (as of September 9, 2026, source: official monitoring networks).

The sea lags the air by weeks: the warmest water often arrives after the warmest days. Measured buoy values show this honestly.

18.4 °C

Measured: September 9, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 18.4° · ☀️ Air 17.1° · high today 18.8°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

English Channel — Photo: Steve Daniels · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 9 data points since July 28, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 18.4 °C on September 9, 2026 · highest value: 24.3 °C on August 14, 2026.

In September, temperatures have ranged between 18.4 °C and 19.5 °C.

Nearby waters

English Channel, Felpham (canning Road) · 1.3 km away18.3 °C English Channel, Bognor Regis - Aldwick · 1.6 km away18.5 °C English Channel, Middleton on Sea (south of Footpath to Beach) · 4.7 km away19.8 °C English Channel, Pagham (south of Yacht Club) · 5.0 km away18.5 °C English Channel, Selsey (south East of Drift Road) · 8.8 km away19.6 °C

More measuring points: English Channel

Coryton Cove Dawlish23.2 °C Dawlish Warren Beach23.2 °C Boscombe Pier22.8 °C Fishermans Walk22.8 °C Bournemouth Pier22.6 °C Durley Chine22.5 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at English Channel right now?
The current water temperature is 18.4 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 18.4 °C (updated continuously).

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