Dakar, Senegal
Coastal Waters14.71°N, 17.49°WStation SE-DAK-PLA

Plage Ouakam Sea Water Temperature

A subtropical beach on the Coastal Waters, warmest around September at about 28.6°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Plage Ouakam water temperature

28.6
83.5°FTropical Warm (> 28°C)

Very warm bath-like water. Zero chill, exceptional for relaxation and snorkeling.

+0°vs Sep avgCoastal Waters14.71°N, 17.49°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
30°C
86.2°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
—
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
28.6°C
83.5°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
ThuOct 1
28.9°C
84°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
FriOct 2
29°C
84.2°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
SatOct 3
28.9°C
84°F
Waves: 0.6m
Tropical
SunOct 4
28.6°C
83.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
MonOct 5
28.3°C
82.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
TueOct 6
28.2°C
82.8°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Plage Ouakam.
Confidence: High

Plage Ouakam Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Plage Ouakam occurs inJune, July, August, September, October, November — peaking at28.6°C (83.5°F) in September.

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

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
21
Jan
20
Feb
19
Mar
20
Apr
22
May
25
Jun
27
Jul
28
Aug
Current
29
Sep
28
Oct
27
Nov
24
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January16.3°C21°C24.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
February16.3°C20°C23.4°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
March16.8°C19.4°C22.3°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
April18.4°C20.1°C23.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
May18.6°C21.9°C26.1°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
June22.2°C25.3°C27.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
July25.4°C27.3°C29°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
August26.7°C28.2°C29.5°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent27.6°C28.6°C29.5°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
October26°C28.4°C29.6°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
November22.5°C26.8°C28.7°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
December21.8°C23.9°C26.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Swimming FAQs for Plage Ouakam

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Plage Ouakam today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Plage Ouakam this time of year is 28.6°C (83.5°F) — classified as Tropical Warm (> 28°C). Very warm bath-like water. Zero chill, exceptional for relaxation and snorkeling. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Plage Ouakam?

The highest water temperatures in Plage Ouakam typically occur duringJune, July, August, September, October, November, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Plage Ouakam in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Plage Ouakam average around28.6°C (83.5°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 27.6°C and a maximum of 29.5°C.

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