English Channel water temperature

English Channel, Hastings Pelham Beach · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 18.5 °C (as of September 10, 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.

18.5 °C

Measured: September 10, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 18.5° · ☀️ Air 17.8° · high today 19.3°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

English Channel — Photo: Oast House Archive · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 9 data points since July 30, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 18.5 °C on September 10, 2026 · highest value: 25.4 °C on August 14, 2026.

In September, temperatures have ranged between 18.5 °C and 19.8 °C.

Nearby waters

English Channel, St Leonards-On-Sea (south of Car Park · 2.4 km away19.4 °C English Channel, Bexhill Eu Designated Site · 8.3 km away18.8 °C English Channel, Winchelsea · 11.0 km away17.6 °C English Channel, Pevensey Bay · 14.2 km away18.8 °C English Channel, Normans Bay (south of Martello Tower) · 14.4 km away18.7 °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 18.5 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 18.5 °C (updated continuously).

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