English Channel water temperature

English Channel, Teignmouth (town) Beach · Sea/Coast

The current water temperature at English Channel is 22.6 °C (as of August 14, 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.

22.6 °C

Measured: August 14, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 22.6° · ☀️ Air 16.0° · high today 18.7°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

English Channel — Photo: Steve F · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 8 data points since July 6, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 20.0 °C on July 6, 2026 · highest value: 22.9 °C on August 3, 2026.

Nearby waters

English Channel, Shaldon Beach · 0.9 km away21.6 °C English Channel, Ness Cove · 1.1 km away20.6 °C English Channel, Teignmouth (holcombe) Beach · 2.3 km away22.3 °C English Channel, Coryton Cove Dawlish · 3.7 km away23.2 °C English Channel, Dawlish (town Rail Station) Beach · 4.5 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 22.6 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at English Channel?
Currently 22.6 °C (updated continuously).

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