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English Channel water temperature

English Channel, Alum Chine · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 17.4 °C (as of October 6, 2026, source: Environment Agency).

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

17.4 °C
Measured: October 6, 2026 · continuously updated
💧 Water 17.4° · ☀️ Air 12.4° · high today 15.5°
Temperature trend of recent weeks
English Channel
Photo: Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Nearby waters

English Channel, Durley Chine · 0.5 km away19.8 °CEnglish Channel, Branksome Chine · 1.2 km away17.6 °CEnglish Channel, Bournemouth Pier · 1.5 km away17.2 °CEnglish Channel, Canford Cliffs Chine 25m West of Groyne · 2.1 km away18.5 °CEnglish Channel, Bournemouth East Beach · 2.3 km away17.2 °C

More measuring points: English Channel

West Hayling at Beachlands20.8 °CSeagrove (beach Monitoring)20.5 °CBognor (end of Clarence Road)20.4 °CRingstead Bay20.4 °CRyde East Sands (beach Monitoring)20.4 °CShoreham Beach, Sampled For Quality20.4 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at English Channel right now?
The current water temperature is 17.4 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 17.4 °C (updated continuously).

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