English Channel water temperature

English Channel, Felpham (canning Road) · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 21.1 °C (as of August 21, 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.

21.1 °C

Measured: August 21, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 21.1° · ☀️ Air 18.6°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

English Channel — Photo: Ian Paterson · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 9 data points since July 12, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 21.1 °C on August 21, 2026 · highest value: 24.9 °C on July 12, 2026.

Nearby waters

English Channel, Bognor (end of Clarence Road) · 1.3 km away21.2 °C English Channel, Bognor Regis - Aldwick · 2.8 km away20.3 °C English Channel, Middleton on Sea (south of Footpath to Beach) · 3.4 km away24.9 °C English Channel, Pagham (south of Yacht Club) · 6.3 km away22.0 °C English Channel, Littlehampton (coast Guard Station) · 8.2 km away23.6 °C

More measuring points: English Channel

Littlestone Beach Survey Station25.6 °C Middleton on Sea (south of Footpath to Beach)24.9 °C Camber Sands24.4 °C Sandwich Bay Beach Sampled For Swa Bathing Beach Survey24.0 °C Winchelsea24.0 °C Lepe (beach Monitoring)23.8 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at English Channel right now?
The current water temperature is 21.1 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 21.1 °C (updated continuously).

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