English Channel water temperature

English Channel, West Bay East · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 18.9 °C (as of August 31, 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.

18.9 °C

Measured: August 31, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 18.9° · ☀️ Air 15.9° · high today 18.2°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Nearby waters

English Channel, East Beach · 0.2 km away18.6 °C English Channel, West Bay West Perpendicular to Centre Steps Along Promenade · 0.4 km away19.5 °C English Channel, Eypemouth 100m West of Stream · 1.8 km away21.7 °C English Channel, West Bay · 1.8 km away18.6 °C English Channel, Hive (burton Bradstock) · 3.1 km away21.3 °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 18.9 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 18.9 °C (updated continuously).

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