Finistère, France
Celtic Sea48.68°N, 4.35°WStation FR-FIN-PLA

Plage du Phare Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Celtic Sea, warmest around August at about 15.3°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Plage du Phare water temperature

15
59°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.

+0°vs Sep avgCeltic Sea48.68°N, 4.35°W
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Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
17°C
61.7°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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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
15°C
59°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
15.3°C
59.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
15.4°C
59.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
15.3°C
59.5°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
15°C
59°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
14.7°C
58.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
14.6°C
58.3°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Plage du Phare.
Confidence: High

Plage du Phare Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Plage du Phare occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at15.3°C (59.5°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
11
Feb
10
Mar
11
Apr
12
May
14
Jun
15
Jul
15
Aug
Current
15
Sep
14
Oct
13
Nov
12
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January9.9°C11.1°C12.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February8.9°C10.5°C11.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March9.5°C10.4°C11.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April9.9°C10.9°C12.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May10.8°C12.3°C14°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June12.6°C13.8°C15.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July13.4°C15°C17.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August13.5°C15.3°C17.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent13.9°C15°C16.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October13.7°C14.3°C15.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November11.9°C13.4°C14.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December11.2°C12.3°C13.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Plage du Phare

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

Typical sea surface temperature in Plage du Phare this time of year is 15°C (59°F) — classified as Very Cold (< 16°C). Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Plage du Phare?

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

What is the typical water temperature in Plage du Phare in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Plage du Phare average around15°C (59.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 13.9°C and a maximum of 16.3°C.

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