English Channel water temperature

English Channel, Bracklesham Bay · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 19.5 °C (as of September 2, 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.

19.5 °C

Measured: September 2, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 19.5° · ☀️ Air 17.1° · high today 18.8°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Nearby waters

English Channel, West Wittering · 3.7 km away18.9 °C English Channel, Bracklesham Bay · 4.5 km away18.4 °C English Channel, Selsey (south East of Drift Road) · 6.9 km away19.6 °C English Channel, Hayling Island · 7.7 km away18.9 °C English Channel, Eastoke Point (beach Monitoring) · 7.8 km away19.7 °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 19.5 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 19.5 °C (updated continuously).

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