English Channel water temperature

English Channel, Looe Bay · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 18.6 °C (as of September 7, 2026, source: Regional Coastal Monitoring Programmes).

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

18.6 °C

Measured: September 7, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 18.6° · ☀️ Air 17.9°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Nearby waters

Celtic Sea, Millendreath Beach · 3.1 km away17.8 °C English Channel, Seaton Beach (cornwall) · 3.3 km away19.1 °C Celtic Sea, East Looe Beach · 3.3 km away19.5 °C English Channel, Downderry Beach · 3.7 km away19.2 °C English Channel, Portwrinkle Beach · 7.7 km away18.6 °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 18.6 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 18.6 °C (updated continuously).

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

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