English Channel water temperature

English Channel, Poole Bay · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 20.1 °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.

20.1 °C

Measured: September 6, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 20.1° · ☀️ Air 19.2° · high today 20.6°

Nearby waters

English Channel, Mudeford Sandbank East - Seaward Side · 9.7 km away21.9 °C English Channel, Hengistbury West-20m West of Groyne · 10.0 km away21.9 °C English Channel, Avon Beach · 10.7 km away22.2 °C English Channel, Southbourne · 10.8 km away21.9 °C English Channel, Friars Cliff · 11.0 km away22.0 °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 20.1 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 20.1 °C (updated continuously).

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