Vendée, France
Cantabrian Sea46.69°N, 1.96°WStation FR-VEN-LAP

La Pelle à Porteau Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Cantabrian Sea, warmest around August at about 19.3°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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La Pelle à Porteau water temperature

18.5
65.3°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCantabrian Sea46.69°N, 1.96°W
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Coastal Air
20°C
68°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
18.5°C
65.3°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
18.8°C
65.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
18.9°C
66°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
18.8°C
65.8°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
18.5°C
65.3°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
18.2°C
64.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
18.1°C
64.6°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at La Pelle à Porteau.
Confidence: High

La Pelle à Porteau Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in La Pelle à Porteau occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at19.3°C (66.7°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)
10
Jan
10
Feb
10
Mar
12
Apr
15
May
17
Jun
19
Jul
19
Aug
Current
19
Sep
17
Oct
14
Nov
12
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January8.4°C10.3°C12.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February8.4°C9.5°C10.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March8.1°C10.1°C11.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April10.7°C12.1°C15.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May12.1°C14.7°C18.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June14.5°C17°C19.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July16.5°C19°C22.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August17.5°C19.3°C23.4°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent16.1°C18.5°C20.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October15.1°C17°C20.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November11.9°C14.3°C17.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December9.8°C11.8°C13.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for La Pelle à Porteau

Is the sea warm enough to swim in La Pelle à Porteau today?

Typical sea surface temperature in La Pelle à Porteau this time of year is 18.5°C (65.3°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 La Pelle à Porteau?

The highest water temperatures in La Pelle à Porteau typically occur duringJune, July, August, September, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in La Pelle à Porteau in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in La Pelle à Porteau average around18.5°C (65.3°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 16.1°C and a maximum of 20.3°C.

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