English Channel water temperature

English Channel, Hastings · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 17.5 °C (as of October 24, 2026, source: Cefas).

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

17.5 °C

Measured: October 24, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 17.5° · ☀️ Air 10.7° · high today 16.5°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 1025 data points since September 6, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 17.2 °C on October 22, 2026 · highest value: 20.1 °C on September 22, 2026.

In October, temperatures have ranged between 17.2 °C and 20.1 °C.

The current value is 1.1 °C below the October average of this series.

Nearby waters

English Channel, Rye Bay · 11.9 km away16.2 °C English Channel, Hastings Pelham Beach · 16.8 km away18.8 °C English Channel, Winchelsea · 18.0 km away19.9 °C English Channel, St Leonards-On-Sea (south of Car Park · 18.3 km away18.7 °C English Channel, Camber Sands · 21.0 km away19.6 °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 17.5 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 17.5 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at English Channel in October?
In October, the water temperature recently averaged 18.6 °C.

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