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English Channel water temperature

English Channel, Granville · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 14.9 °C (as of October 28, 2026, source: Open-Meteo marine model).

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

14.9 °C
Measured: October 28, 2026 · continuously updated
💧 Water 14.9° · ☀️ Air 8.9° · high today 15.5°
Temperature trend of recent weeks
English Channel
Photo: Kev22 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Water quality

EU classification: sufficient

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 860 data points since August 29, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 14.7 °C on October 26, 2026 · highest value: 21.5 °C on September 6, 2026.

In October, temperatures have ranged between 14.7 °C and 19.6 °C.

The current value is 2.2 °C below the October average of this series.

Nearby waters

More measuring points: English Channel

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at English Channel right now?
The current water temperature is 14.9 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 14.9 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at English Channel in October?
In October, the water temperature recently averaged 17.1 °C.

When is the water warmest at English Channel?
Across the measurement record, August is on average the warmest month (21.2 °C).

How is the water quality at English Channel?
The official classification is: sufficient.

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