English Channel water temperature

English Channel, Sidmouth (jacobs Ladder) Beach · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 21.1 °C (as of August 5, 2026, source: official monitoring networks).

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

21.1 °C

Measured: August 5, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 21.1° · ☀️ Air 15.6° · high today 18.8°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Nearby waters

English Channel, Sidmouth (town West End) Beach · 0.4 km away20.3 °C English Channel, Ladram Bay Beach · 2.9 km away19.1 °C English Channel, Budleigh Salterton Beach · 7.1 km away20.0 °C English Channel, Sandy Bay Beach · 11.2 km away20.5 °C English Channel, Beer Beach · 11.4 km away18.3 °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 21.1 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 21.1 °C (updated continuously).

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