Charente-Maritime, France
Cantabrian Sea46.25°N, 1.52°WStation FR-CHA-PLA

Plage du Petit Bec Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Cantabrian Sea, warmest around August at about 19.8°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Plage du Petit Bec water temperature

18.7
65.7°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCantabrian Sea46.25°N, 1.52°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
20°C
68.4°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
18.7°C
65.7°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
19°C
66.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
19.1°C
66.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
19°C
66.2°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
18.7°C
65.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
18.4°C
65.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
18.3°C
64.9°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Plage du Petit Bec.
Confidence: High

Plage du Petit Bec Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Plage du Petit Bec occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at19.8°C (67.6°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)
10
Jan
10
Feb
10
Mar
12
Apr
15
May
17
Jun
19
Jul
20
Aug
Current
19
Sep
17
Oct
14
Nov
12
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January8.1°C10.2°C12.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February8.3°C9.5°C11°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March7.9°C10.2°C11.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April10.7°C12.3°C15.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May12.2°C14.9°C18.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June14.3°C17.3°C19.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July17°C19.4°C22.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August17.9°C19.8°C24.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent15.7°C18.7°C20.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October15.1°C17.3°C21.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November11.9°C14.3°C17.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December9.8°C11.7°C13.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Plage du Petit Bec

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Plage du Petit Bec today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Plage du Petit Bec this time of year is 18.7°C (65.7°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 du Petit Bec?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Plage du Petit Bec in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Plage du Petit Bec average around18.7°C (65.7°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 15.7°C and a maximum of 20.7°C.

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