English Channel water temperature

English Channel, Rye Bay · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 20.0 °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.

20.0 °C

Measured: September 7, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 20.0° · ☀️ Air 19.2° · high today 20.7°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Nearby waters

English Channel, Winchelsea · 8.0 km away22.6 °C English Channel, Camber Sands · 9.1 km away22.5 °C English Channel, Hastings · 12.0 km away19.8 °C English Channel, Hastings Pelham Beach · 14.5 km away19.7 °C English Channel, St Leonards-On-Sea (south of Car Park · 16.9 km away19.4 °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 20.0 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 20.0 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at English Channel in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 20.0 °C.

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