Finistère, France
Celtic Sea47.86°N, 4.09°WStation FR-FIN-PLA

Plage de la Pointe Saint-Gilles Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Celtic Sea, warmest around August at about 17.6°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Plage de la Pointe Saint-Gilles water temperature

17.1
62.8°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCeltic Sea47.86°N, 4.09°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
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Coastal Air
19°C
65.5°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
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
17.1°C
62.8°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
17.4°C
63.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
17.5°C
63.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
17.4°C
63.3°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
17.1°C
62.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
16.8°C
62.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
16.7°C
62.1°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Plage de la Pointe Saint-Gilles.
Confidence: High

Plage de la Pointe Saint-Gilles Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Plage de la Pointe Saint-Gilles occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at17.6°C (63.7°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
10
Mar
12
Apr
14
May
16
Jun
18
Jul
18
Aug
Current
17
Sep
16
Oct
14
Nov
12
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January9.6°C10.9°C12.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February8.5°C10.1°C11.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March8.6°C10.2°C11.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April9.6°C11.6°C14.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May11.7°C13.8°C17.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June13.8°C16.1°C18.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July14.3°C17.5°C21.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August14.8°C17.6°C20.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent14.8°C17.1°C18.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October13.9°C16°C18.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November12.5°C14.1°C16°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December10.9°C12.3°C14.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Plage de la Pointe Saint-Gilles

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Plage de la Pointe Saint-Gilles today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Plage de la Pointe Saint-Gilles this time of year is 17.1°C (62.8°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 de la Pointe Saint-Gilles?

The highest water temperatures in Plage de la Pointe Saint-Gilles typically occur duringJune, July, August, September, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Plage de la Pointe Saint-Gilles in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Plage de la Pointe Saint-Gilles average around17.1°C (62.8°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 14.8°C and a maximum of 18.5°C.

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