Water temperature in Bridgend
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 7:21 am (GMT)- Today
- 57.4–57.6 °F
- Air today
- 50 / 58 °F
- Wed 4
- 56.0 °F
- Wetsuit
- 4/3 mm
Today the water in Bridgend is 57.4 °F and ranges 57.4–57.6 °F through the day, with the air between 50 °F and 58 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 56.0 °F by Wednesday 4.
The water over the next few days
- Today
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
Water over the last 60 days
Over these days it has dropped 10.6 °F (from August 30).
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
- 46.5° 46°JanJ
- 45.5° 46°FebF
- 45.9° 46°MarM
- 48.7° 49°AprA
- 52.9° 53°MayM
- 57.8° 58°JunJ
- 62.0° 62°JulJ
- 64.1° 64°AugA
- 62.7° 63°SepS
- 58.8° 59°OctO
- 53.8° 54°NovN
- 49.3° 49°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Best time
In Bridgend the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (64.1 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (64.1 °F on average) and coldest in February (45.5 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 8.7 mi away). Right by the shore, the water can be a little colder or warmer. Sources and licenses
Water and air, day by day
| Day | Water | Air | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 57.4–57.6 °F | 50 / 58 °F | 5.4 ft |
| Fri 30 | 57.4–57.6 °F | 49 / 57 °F | 4.2 ft |
| Sat 31 | 57.0–57.4 °F | 47 / 54 °F | 4.2 ft |
| Sun 1 | 56.8–57.0 °F | 41 / 54 °F | 2.8 ft |
| Mon 2 | 56.3–56.8 °F | 44 / 52 °F | 2.1 ft |
| Tue 3 | 56.1–56.3 °F | 44 / 53 °F | 1.6 ft |
| Wed 4 | 55.9–56.1 °F | 48 / 55 °F | 2.8 ft |
Which wetsuit to wear
| Water | Wetsuit | How it feels |
|---|---|---|
| < 52 °F | 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves | Very cold: full kit only |
| 52°–57 °F | 5/4 mm with booties | Cold: takes your breath away |
| 57°–63 °F | 4/3 mm | Cool |
| 63°–66 °F | 3/2 mm | Mild |
| 66°–72 °F | Shorty (springsuit) | Pleasant |
| 72°–75 °F | Rash guard or top | Very pleasant |
| > 75 °F | No wetsuit | Warm |
A rough guide: it depends on the wind, how long you stay in and each person.
Fish are cold-blooded: the water sets their activity. Sudden temperature changes usually put them off the bite; with steady water, activity is more regular.
Previous days
The water over the last 60 days.
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 28 | 57.4 °F | 57.2–57.6 °F |
| Tue 27 | 57.6 °F | 57.4–57.7 °F |
| Mon 26 | 57.4 °F | 57.2–57.7 °F |
| Sun 25 | 57.4 °F | 57.2–57.7 °F |
| Sat 24 | 57.7 °F | 57.7–57.9 °F |
| Fri 23 | 58.5 °F | 57.9–58.8 °F |
| Thu 22 | 58.8 °F | 58.6–58.8 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 59.4 °F | 59.0–59.5 °F |
| Tue 20 | 59.7 °F | 59.5–59.7 °F |
| Mon 19 | 60.1 °F | 59.9–60.4 °F |
| Sun 18 | 60.6 °F | 60.4–61.0 °F |
| Sat 17 | 61.3 °F | 61.0–61.7 °F |
| Fri 16 | 61.9 °F | 61.7–62.2 °F |
| Thu 15 | 62.2 °F | 62.1–62.2 °F |
| Wed 14 | 62.2 °F | 62.1–62.2 °F |
| Tue 13 | 62.1 °F | 62.1–62.2 °F |
| Mon 12 | 61.9 °F | 61.7–62.1 °F |
| Sun 11 | 61.7 °F | 61.7–61.9 °F |
| Sat 10 | 62.2 °F | 61.9–62.6 °F |
| Fri 9 | 63.0 °F | 62.6–63.0 °F |
| Thu 8 | 63.3 °F | 63.1–63.7 °F |
| Wed 7 | 64.2 °F | 63.7–64.4 °F |
| Tue 6 | 64.2 °F | 64.0–64.4 °F |
| Mon 5 | 64.2 °F | 64.2–64.2 °F |
| Sun 4 | 64.2 °F | 64.0–64.4 °F |
| Sat 3 | 64.4 °F | 64.2–64.6 °F |
| Fri 2 | 64.4 °F | 64.2–64.6 °F |
| Thu 1 | 64.6 °F | 64.4–64.8 °F |
| Wed 30 | 64.8 °F | 64.6–64.9 °F |
| Tue 29 | 64.4 °F | 64.2–64.6 °F |
| Mon 28 | 64.6 °F | 64.4–64.6 °F |
| Sun 27 | 64.8 °F | 64.8–64.9 °F |
| Sat 26 | 64.9 °F | 64.9–65.1 °F |
| Fri 25 | 65.1 °F | 64.9–65.3 °F |
| Thu 24 | 65.1 °F | 64.9–65.5 °F |
| Wed 23 | 65.5 °F | 65.3–65.7 °F |
| Tue 22 | 65.3 °F | 64.8–66.0 °F |
| Mon 21 | 64.9 °F | 64.6–65.5 °F |
| Sun 20 | 64.6 °F | 64.4–64.8 °F |
| Sat 19 | 64.6 °F | 64.4–64.8 °F |
| Fri 18 | 64.9 °F | 64.6–65.3 °F |
| Thu 17 | 65.5 °F | 65.3–65.8 °F |
| Wed 16 | 65.8 °F | 65.5–66.0 °F |
| Tue 15 | 65.7 °F | 65.5–65.8 °F |
| Mon 14 | 65.5 °F | 65.5–65.7 °F |
| Sun 13 | 65.5 °F | 65.5–65.7 °F |
| Sat 12 | 65.5 °F | 65.5–65.7 °F |
| Fri 11 | 65.7 °F | 65.3–65.8 °F |
| Thu 10 | 65.7 °F | 65.7–66.0 °F |
| Wed 9 | 66.0 °F | 65.8–66.2 °F |
| Tue 8 | 66.2 °F | 66.0–66.6 °F |
| Mon 7 | 66.7 °F | 66.6–66.7 °F |
| Sun 6 | 66.6 °F | 66.4–66.9 °F |
| Sat 5 | 66.6 °F | 66.4–66.9 °F |
| Fri 4 | 67.1 °F | 66.9–67.5 °F |
| Thu 3 | 67.3 °F | 67.1–67.5 °F |
| Wed 2 | 67.3 °F | 67.1–67.3 °F |
| Tue 1 | 67.3 °F | 67.1–67.5 °F |
| Mon 31 | 67.5 °F | 67.5–67.8 °F |
| Sun 30 | 68.0 °F | 67.8–68.2 °F |
It's the daily analysis from Météo-France / Copernicus Marine (satellites, buoys and model), not a buoy reading at this spot.
Questions about the water in BridgendQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Bridgend?
57.4 °F; through the day it ranges 57.4–57.6 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 56.0 °F by Wednesday 4.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, 4/3 mm (cool). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Bridgend in October?
In October, the water in Bridgend averages 58.8 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 4/3 mm (cool).
How warm is the water in Bridgend in August?
In August, the water in Bridgend averages 64.1 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 3/2 mm (mild).
When is the best time to swim in Bridgend?
In Bridgend the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (64.1 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (64.1 °F on average) and coldest in February (45.5 °F).
More about Bridgend today
Water temperature near Bridgend
- Tythegston 57.4 °F · 3.1 mi
- Rhoose 57.9 °F · 13 mi
- Briton Ferry 56.8 °F · 14 mi
- Swansea 59.0 °F · 18 mi
- Porlock 57.9 °F · 21 mi
- Marshfield 55.2 °F · 22 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
Learn more
Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 6.5 mi away. Near the shore, in coves and estuaries, the water can be a little colder or warmer.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:21 am (local time).
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