Gironde, France
Cantabrian Sea45.18°N, 1.18°WStation FR-GIR-PLA

Plage centrale d'Hourtin Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Cantabrian Sea, warmest around August at about 21.2°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Plage centrale d'Hourtin water temperature

20.2
68.4°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming.

+0°vs Sep avgCantabrian Sea45.18°N, 1.18°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
22°C
71.1°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

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
20.2°C
68.4°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
20.5°C
68.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
20.6°C
69.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
20.5°C
68.9°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
20.2°C
68.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
19.9°C
67.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
19.8°C
67.6°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Plage centrale d'Hourtin.
Confidence: High

Plage centrale d'Hourtin Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Plage centrale d'Hourtin occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at21.2°C (70.2°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)
12
Jan
11
Feb
11
Mar
13
Apr
16
May
19
Jun
21
Jul
21
Aug
Current
20
Sep
18
Oct
16
Nov
13
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January10.2°C11.9°C14.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February10°C11°C12.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March9.7°C11.3°C12.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April11.3°C13°C16.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May13°C15.6°C19.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June16.5°C18.6°C20.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July18.2°C20.7°C23.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August18.9°C21.2°C24.9°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent18.1°C20.2°C22.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October15.6°C18.2°C22.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November13°C15.5°C17.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December11.2°C13.4°C15.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Plage centrale d'Hourtin

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Plage centrale d'Hourtin today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Plage centrale d'Hourtin this time of year is 20.2°C (68.4°F) — classified as Comfortable (20°C – 24°C). Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Plage centrale d'Hourtin?

The highest water temperatures in Plage centrale d'Hourtin typically occur duringJune, July, August, September, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Plage centrale d'Hourtin in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Plage centrale d'Hourtin average around20.2°C (68.4°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 18.1°C and a maximum of 22.4°C.

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