Manche, France
Celtic Sea49.38°N, 1.81°WStation FR-MAN-PLA

Plage de la Vieille-Église Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Celtic Sea, warmest around August at about 17.9°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Plage de la Vieille-Église water temperature

17.6
63.7°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCeltic Sea49.38°N, 1.81°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
19°C
66.4°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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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
17.6°C
63.7°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
17.9°C
64.2°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
18°C
64.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
17.9°C
64.2°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
17.6°C
63.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
17.3°C
63.1°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
17.2°C
63°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Plage de la Vieille-Église.
Confidence: High

Plage de la Vieille-Église Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Plage de la Vieille-Église occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at17.9°C (64.2°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)
10
Jan
9
Feb
9
Mar
10
Apr
12
May
15
Jun
17
Jul
18
Aug
Current
18
Sep
16
Oct
14
Nov
11
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January8.1°C9.7°C11.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February7°C8.9°C10.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March7.5°C8.9°C10.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April9.1°C10.2°C12.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May10.5°C12.2°C14.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June13.3°C14.5°C16.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July15°C16.6°C18°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August17°C17.9°C19.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent16.7°C17.6°C19.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October14.7°C16.3°C18.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November10.9°C13.7°C15.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December9.6°C11.4°C13°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Plage de la Vieille-Église

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Plage de la Vieille-Église today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Plage de la Vieille-Église this time of year is 17.6°C (63.7°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 de la Vieille-Église?

The highest water temperatures in Plage de la Vieille-Église typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Plage de la Vieille-Église in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Plage de la Vieille-Église average around17.6°C (63.7°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 16.7°C and a maximum of 19.2°C.

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