English Channel water temperature

English Channel, Totland Bay (beach Monitoring) · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 20.6 °C (as of September 6, 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.

20.6 °C

Measured: September 6, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 20.6° · ☀️ Air 16.9° · high today 19.0°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Nearby waters

English Channel, Colwell Bay (beach Monitoring) · 1.1 km away20.5 °C English Channel, Milford · 6.1 km away18.9 °C English Channel, Compton Bay (beach Monitoring) · 6.1 km away20.6 °C English Channel, Milford on Sea · 6.7 km away20.6 °C English Channel, Christchurch Bay at Barton on Sea · 10.2 km away21.2 °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 20.6 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 20.6 °C (updated continuously).

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