Calvados, France
Celtic Sea49.31°N, 0.04°WStation FR-CAL-PLA

Plage des Vaches Noires Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Celtic Sea, warmest around August at about 19°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Plage des Vaches Noires water temperature

18.2
64.8°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCeltic Sea49.31°N, 0.04°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
20°C
67.5°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
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Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
18.2°C
64.8°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
18.5°C
65.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
18.6°C
65.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
18.5°C
65.3°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
18.2°C
64.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
17.9°C
64.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
17.8°C
64°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Plage des Vaches Noires.
Confidence: High

Plage des Vaches Noires Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Plage des Vaches Noires occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at19°C (66.2°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
10
Apr
13
May
16
Jun
18
Jul
19
Aug
Current
18
Sep
16
Oct
13
Nov
11
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January7°C8.7°C11.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February6.1°C7.9°C9.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March6.2°C8.2°C9.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April8.8°C10.1°C11.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May10.5°C12.6°C15.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June13.4°C15.5°C17.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July15.4°C17.8°C20.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August17.1°C19°C22.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent16.2°C18.2°C20.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October14.6°C16.3°C18.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November11.2°C13.1°C15.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December8.8°C10.5°C12.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Plage des Vaches Noires

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Plage des Vaches Noires today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Plage des Vaches Noires this time of year is 18.2°C (64.8°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 Plage des Vaches Noires?

The highest water temperatures in Plage des Vaches Noires typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Plage des Vaches Noires in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Plage des Vaches Noires average around18.2°C (64.8°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 16.2°C and a maximum of 20.6°C.

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