Milford Water Temperature

(Today) 2024

9.1°C / 48.4°F

The water will feel cold. All but the most ardent watersports enthusiasts will be thinking of packing up for the winter. If not we'd suggest a thick 5/4mm wetsuit along with some boots and a hood.

*Live data from Bridgeport, CT: 11.2°C / 52.2°F

Current weather

5°C / 42°F
(overcast clouds)
Partly cloudy
Wind
23 mph
Humidity
89%

The measurements for the water temperature in Milford, Connecticut are provided by the daily satellite readings provided by the NOAA. The temperatures given are the sea surface temperature (SST) which is most relevant to recreational users.

*Live data may vary from satellite readings for a number of reasons. These include local factors, depth of smapling and time of day.

Water temp by month

Monthly average max / min water temperatures

The graph below shows the range of monthly Milford water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data.

Milford average maximum / minimum water temperatures
Maximum and minimum monthly sea temperatures in Milford
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min °C 3.2 2.5 2.2 3.6 6.6 13 18.8 20.8 18.2 12.8 9.7 5.3
Max °C 7.1 5.2 5.5 8.8 13 19.9 23.1 23.9 21.7 19.2 13.3 10.5
Min °F 39.3 37.5 37.2 40.6 46.4 58.1 67.5 70.6 66.1 57.6 50.9 43.6
Max °F 43.2 40.2 40.5 45.8 52.8 65 71.8 73.7 69.6 64 54.5 48.8

The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 72.1°F / 22.3°C. The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 38.8°F / 3.8°C.


7 day tide forecast for Milford

ThuFriSatSunMonTueWed
  • Low 1:46am
    (-0.03m)
  • High 8:01am
    (2.24m)
  • Low 2:35pm
    (-0.19m)
  • High 8:37pm
    (1.91m)
  • Low 2:40am
    (-0.05m)
  • High 8:54am
    (2.3m)
  • Low 3:29pm
    (-0.25m)
  • High 9:31pm
    (1.94m)
  • Low 3:33am
    (-0.07m)
  • High 9:46am
    (2.31m)
  • Low 4:20pm
    (-0.27m)
  • High 10:22pm
    (1.96m)
  • Low 4:24am
    (-0.07m)
  • High 10:36am
    (2.29m)
  • Low 5:10pm
    (-0.25m)
  • High 11:12pm
    (1.96m)
  • Low 5:15am
    (-0.05m)
  • High 11:26am
    (2.24m)
  • Low 5:58pm
    (-0.2m)
  • High 12:01am
    (1.94m)
  • Low 6:04am
    (-0.01m)
  • High 12:16pm
    (2.16m)
  • Low 6:46pm
    (-0.12m)
  • High 12:50am
    (1.91m)
  • Low 6:54am
    (0.06m)
  • High 1:05pm
    (2.06m)
  • Low 7:33pm
    (-0.04m)
7 day tide times for Milford

*These tide times are estimates based on the nearest accurate location (Milford Harbor, Connecticut) and may differ by up to half an hour depending on distance. Please note, the tide times given are not suitable for navigational purposes.