Swansea, United Kingdom
Irish Sea51.57°N, 4.04°WStation UN-SWA-BRA

Brandy Cove Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Irish Sea, warmest around August at about 17°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Brandy Cove water temperature

16.8
62.2°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing.

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Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
18°C
64.9°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
—
Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
16.8°C
62.2°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
17.1°C
62.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
17.2°C
63°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
17.1°C
62.8°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
16.8°C
62.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
16.5°C
61.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
16.4°C
61.5°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Brandy Cove.
Confidence: High

Brandy Cove Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Brandy Cove occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at17°C (62.6°F) in August.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
9
Jan
8
Feb
8
Mar
9
Apr
11
May
14
Jun
16
Jul
17
Aug
Current
17
Sep
15
Oct
13
Nov
11
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January7.4°C8.9°C10.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February7.1°C8.1°C9.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March6.9°C8.1°C9.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April7.9°C9.3°C10.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May9.7°C11.3°C13.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June12.6°C13.8°C15.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July14.2°C15.6°C17.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August16.3°C17°C18.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent15.7°C16.8°C18.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October13.6°C15.4°C17°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November10.9°C13°C14.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December9.2°C10.5°C12.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Brandy Cove

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Brandy Cove today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Brandy Cove this time of year is 16.8°C (62.2°F) — classified as Cool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C). Invigorating and crisp. Tolerable for active swimming, but chilly for prolonged casual bathing. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Brandy Cove?

The highest water temperatures in Brandy Cove typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Brandy Cove in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Brandy Cove average around16.8°C (62.2°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 15.7°C and a maximum of 18.1°C.

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