English Channel water temperature

English Channel, Southbourne · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 20.4 °C (as of August 6, 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.

20.4 °C

Measured: August 6, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 20.4° · ☀️ Air 16.1° · high today 18.7°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Nearby waters

English Channel, Hengistbury West-20m West of Groyne · 1.5 km away20.1 °C English Channel, Fishermans Walk · 1.8 km away20.5 °C English Channel, Bournemouth Manor Steps · 3.0 km away21.1 °C English Channel, Mudeford Sandbank East - Seaward Side · 3.5 km away22.6 °C English Channel, Boscombe Pier · 3.7 km away22.6 °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 20.4 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 20.4 °C (updated continuously).

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