English Channel water temperature

English Channel, Ouistreham · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 21.0 °C (as of September 1, 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.

21.0 °C

Measured: September 1, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 21.0° · ☀️ Air 15.2° · high today 19.9°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

English Channel — Photo: Camille Colbert · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Water quality

EU classification: excellent

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 596 data points since July 3, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 19.9 °C on July 22, 2026 · highest value: 23.6 °C on August 16, 2026.

Nearby waters

English Channel, Ouistreham, Riva Bella - Centre · 1.6 km away21.0 °C English Channel, Ouistreham, Riva Bella - Ouest · 1.8 km away21.0 °C English Channel, Colleville-Montgomery, Poste de Surveillance · 2.6 km away21.0 °C English Channel, Hermanville-sur-Mer, Place Cuirasse Courbet · 4.0 km away21.0 °C English Channel, Merville-Franceville-Plage, Franceville Plage · 4.2 km away21.1 °C

More measuring points: English Channel

Littlestone Beach Survey Station25.6 °C Middleton on Sea (south of Footpath to Beach)24.9 °C Camber Sands24.4 °C Sandwich Bay Beach Sampled For Swa Bathing Beach Survey24.0 °C Winchelsea24.0 °C Lepe (beach Monitoring)23.8 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at English Channel right now?
The current water temperature is 21.0 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 21.0 °C (updated continuously).

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

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