English Channel water temperature

English Channel, Hastings · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 19.9 °C (as of September 6, 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.

19.9 °C

Measured: September 6, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 19.9° · ☀️ Air 21.0°

Nearby waters

English Channel, Hastings Pelham Beach · 16.8 km away19.7 °C English Channel, Winchelsea · 17.9 km away22.6 °C English Channel, St Leonards-On-Sea (south of Car Park · 18.3 km away19.4 °C English Channel, Camber Sands · 20.9 km away22.5 °C English Channel, Bexhill Eu Designated Site · 22.3 km away19.5 °C

More measuring points: English Channel

Lepe (beach Monitoring)23.8 °C Coryton Cove Dawlish23.2 °C Dawlish Warren Beach23.2 °C Bracklesham Bay23.1 °C Seagrove (beach Monitoring)22.9 °C Boscombe Pier22.8 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at English Channel right now?
The current water temperature is 19.9 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 19.9 °C (updated continuously).

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