La Réunion, France
Coastal Waters21.26°S, 55.33°EStation FR-LAR-PLA

Plage de L'Étang-Salé Sea Water Temperature

A tropical beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around February at about 28.1°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Plage de L'Étang-Salé water temperature

23.6
74.5°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters21.26°S, 55.33°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
25°C
77.2°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
23.6°C
74.5°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
23.9°C
75°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
24°C
75.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
SatOct 3
23.9°C
75°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
23.6°C
74.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
23.3°C
73.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
23.2°C
73.8°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Plage de L'Étang-Salé.
Confidence: High

Plage de L'Étang-Salé Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Plage de L'Étang-Salé occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November, December — peaking at28.1°C (82.6°F) in February.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
28
Jan
28
Feb
28
Mar
28
Apr
27
May
25
Jun
24
Jul
24
Aug
Current
24
Sep
24
Oct
26
Nov
27
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January25.8°C27.7°C29.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February27.1°C28.1°C29.1°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
March26.2°C27.9°C29.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
April26.4°C27.6°C28.6°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May25.6°C26.6°C28.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
June23.7°C25.1°C27°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
July22.7°C24°C25.9°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
August22.9°C23.5°C24.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent22.5°C23.6°C24.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October23.5°C24.3°C26°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
November24.7°C25.6°C27.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
December24.9°C26.9°C29.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Plage de L'Étang-Salé

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Plage de L'Étang-Salé today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Plage de L'Étang-Salé this time of year is 23.6°C (74.5°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 de L'Étang-Salé?

The highest water temperatures in Plage de L'Étang-Salé typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Plage de L'Étang-Salé in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Plage de L'Étang-Salé average around23.6°C (74.5°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 22.5°C and a maximum of 24.6°C.

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