English Channel water temperature

English Channel, Poole Bay · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 16.1 °C (as of October 24, 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.

16.1 °C

Measured: October 24, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 16.1° · ☀️ Air 9.8° · high today 15.7°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 1025 data points since September 6, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 15.6 °C on October 23, 2026 · highest value: 20.4 °C on September 6, 2026.

In October, temperatures have ranged between 15.6 °C and 19.5 °C.

The current value is 1.7 °C below the October average of this series.

Nearby waters

English Channel, Mudeford Sandbank East - Seaward Side · 9.7 km away17.3 °C English Channel, Hengistbury West-20m West of Groyne · 10.0 km away19.4 °C English Channel, Avon Beach · 10.7 km away20.1 °C English Channel, Southbourne · 10.8 km away19.6 °C English Channel, Friars Cliff · 11.0 km away20.1 °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 Highcliffe Castle20.3 °C St Helens (beach Monitoring)20.3 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at English Channel right now?
The current water temperature is 16.1 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 16.1 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at English Channel in October?
In October, the water temperature recently averaged 17.8 °C.

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