Vendée, France
Cantabrian Sea46.76°N, 2.04°WStation FR-VEN-LES

Les Salins Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Cantabrian Sea, warmest around August at about 18.8°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Les Salins water temperature

17.9
64.2°FCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

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

+0°vs Sep avgCantabrian Sea46.76°N, 2.04°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
19°C
66.9°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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Daily maximum
Sunrise
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
17.9°C
64.2°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
ThuOct 1
18.2°C
64.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
FriOct 2
18.3°C
64.9°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
SatOct 3
18.2°C
64.8°F
Waves: 0.6m
Refreshing
SunOct 4
17.9°C
64.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Refreshing
MonOct 5
17.6°C
63.7°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
17.5°C
63.5°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Les Salins.
Confidence: High

Les Salins Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Les Salins occurs inJune, July, August, September — peaking at18.8°C (65.8°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
10
Mar
12
Apr
15
May
17
Jun
19
Jul
19
Aug
Current
18
Sep
17
Oct
14
Nov
11
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January7.7°C9.9°C12.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February7.8°C9.2°C10.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March7.9°C9.9°C11.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April10.6°C12°C15.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May11.5°C14.5°C18.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June14.7°C16.7°C18.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July15.7°C18.6°C21.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
August17°C18.8°C22.6°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent15.9°C17.9°C19.8°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
October15.1°C16.5°C20.2°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November11.5°C13.9°C16.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December9.6°C11.3°C13.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Les Salins

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Les Salins today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Les Salins this time of year is 17.9°C (64.2°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 Les Salins?

The highest water temperatures in Les Salins typically occur duringJune, July, August, September, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Les Salins in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Les Salins average around17.9°C (64.2°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 15.9°C and a maximum of 19.8°C.

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