English Channel water temperature

English Channel, Mudeford Sandbank East - Seaward Side · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 17.2 °C (as of October 6, 2026, source: Environment Agency).

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

17.2 °C

Measured: October 6, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 17.2° · ☀️ Air 13.4° · high today 16.2°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Nearby waters

English Channel, Avon Beach · 1.3 km away20.1 °C English Channel, Friars Cliff · 1.7 km away20.1 °C English Channel, Hengistbury West-20m West of Groyne · 2.1 km away19.4 °C English Channel, Highcliffe Castle · 2.7 km away20.3 °C English Channel, Southbourne · 3.5 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 Ryde East Sands (beach Monitoring)20.4 °C Shoreham Beach, Sampled For Quality20.4 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at English Channel right now?
The current water temperature is 17.2 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 17.2 °C (updated continuously).

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