English Channel water temperature

English Channel, Slapton Sands (monument) · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 15.7 °C (as of October 24, 2026, source: Environment Agency).

Official sample from September 12, 2026: 17.8 °C · current reading from Start Bay (2105 m away).

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

15.7 °C

Measured: October 24, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 15.7° · ☀️ Air 11.0° · high today 15.2°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Nearby waters

English Channel, Slapton Sands · 0.5 km away15.7 °C English Channel, Strete Sands · 2.0 km away15.7 °C English Channel, Start Bay · 2.1 km away15.7 °C English Channel, Slapton Sands (torcross) · 2.2 km away18.2 °C English Channel, Blackpool Sands · 4.5 km away17.0 °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 15.7 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 15.7 °C (updated continuously).

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