English Channel water temperature

English Channel, Exmouth Beach · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 16.4 °C (as of October 12, 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.

16.4 °C

Measured: October 12, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 16.4° · ☀️ Air 11.3° · high today 15.7°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

English Channel — Photo: Roger Cornfoot · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 9 data points since August 27, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 16.4 °C on October 12, 2026 · highest value: 21.5 °C on August 27, 2026.

In October, temperatures have ranged between 16.4 °C and 17.2 °C.

Nearby waters

English Channel, Sandy Bay Beach · 2.4 km away19.0 °C English Channel, Dawlish Warren Beach · 2.9 km away16.1 °C English Channel, Dawlish · 3.6 km away16.1 °C English Channel, Dawlish (town Rail Station) Beach · 5.5 km away18.7 °C English Channel, Coryton Cove Dawlish · 6.2 km away18.3 °C

More measuring points: English Channel

West Hayling at Beachlands20.8 °C Seagrove (beach Monitoring)20.5 °C Bognor (end of Clarence Road)20.4 °C Ringstead Bay20.4 °C Highcliffe Castle20.3 °C St Helens (beach Monitoring)20.3 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at English Channel right now?
The current water temperature is 16.4 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 16.4 °C (updated continuously).

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