Archipel des Kerguelen, French Southern and Antarctic Lands
Coastal Waters49.72°S, 68.93°EStation FR-ARC-PLA

Plage de la Possession Sea Water Temperature

A frigid beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around March at about 5.5°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Plage de la Possession water temperature

2.5
36.5°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters49.72°S, 68.93°E
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
4°C
39.2°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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Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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Golden hour close

7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
2.5°C
36.5°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
2.8°C
37°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
2.9°C
37.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
2.8°C
37°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
2.5°C
36.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
2.2°C
36°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
2.1°C
35.8°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Plage de la Possession.
Confidence: High

Plage de la Possession Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Plage de la Possession occurs inJanuary, February, March, April — peaking at5.5°C (41.9°F) in March.

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

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
5
Jan
5
Feb
6
Mar
5
Apr
5
May
4
Jun
3
Jul
3
Aug
Current
3
Sep
3
Oct
3
Nov
4
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January3.6°C4.7°C6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February4.1°C5.4°C6.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March4.6°C5.5°C6.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April4.2°C5.2°C6.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May2.8°C4.6°C5.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June2.8°C3.9°C5.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July2.3°C3.2°C5.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August1.8°C2.8°C4.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
SeptemberCurrent1°C2.5°C3.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October1.2°C2.6°C3.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November-0.5°C3°C4.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December3.1°C4.1°C5.5°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Plage de la Possession

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Plage de la Possession today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Plage de la Possession this time of year is 2.5°C (36.5°F) — classified as Very Cold (< 16°C). Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Plage de la Possession?

The highest water temperatures in Plage de la Possession typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Plage de la Possession in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Plage de la Possession average around2.5°C (36.5°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 1°C and a maximum of 3.9°C.

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