Charente-Maritime, France
Cantabrian Sea45.99°N, 1.25°WStation FR-CHA-PLA

Plage des Saumonards Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Cantabrian Sea, warmest around August at about 20.4°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Plage des Saumonards water temperature

19.2
66.6°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCantabrian Sea45.99°N, 1.25°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
21°C
69.3°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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Sunrise
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Sunset
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
19.2°C
66.6°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
19.5°C
67.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
19.6°C
67.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
19.5°C
67.1°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
19.2°C
66.6°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
18.9°C
66°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
18.8°C
65.8°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Plage des Saumonards.
Confidence: High

Plage des Saumonards Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Plage des Saumonards occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at20.4°C (68.7°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)
11
Jan
10
Feb
11
Mar
13
Apr
15
May
18
Jun
20
Jul
20
Aug
Current
19
Sep
18
Oct
15
Nov
12
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January8.2°C10.6°C12.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February8.7°C9.8°C11.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March8.5°C10.5°C12.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April11°C12.6°C15.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May12.6°C15.2°C19.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June15°C17.9°C19.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July17.5°C19.9°C22.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August18.4°C20.4°C24.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent16.2°C19.2°C21.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October15.1°C17.7°C21.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November12.5°C14.7°C17.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December10.4°C12.2°C14.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Plage des Saumonards

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Plage des Saumonards this time of year is 19.2°C (66.6°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 Saumonards?

The highest water temperatures in Plage des Saumonards typically occur duringJune, July, August, September, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Plage des Saumonards in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Plage des Saumonards average around19.2°C (66.6°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 16.2°C and a maximum of 21.6°C.

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