France · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Sea temperature at Base Nautique
Pleasant for swimming
Sample dataUpdated hourly from the live marine forecast. See the 12-month typical range and, where available, real measured readings further down the page.
7-day outlook
Sample dataModeled placeholder forecast for demonstration — will be replaced by a live marine-weather feed.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 23.4 |
| Thu 3 | 23.4 |
| Fri 4 | 23.0 |
| Sat 5 | 22.5 |
| Sun 6 | 22.3 |
| Mon 7 | 22.5 |
| Tue 8 | 23.0 |
Sea temperature by month
Modeled climatology derived from latitude and season.
Typical vs. measured sea temperature
12-month view, °C — modeled line vs. measured sample averages
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| Month | Modeled (°C) | Measured avg. (°C) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | — |
| Feb | 15 | — |
| Mar | 16 | — |
| Apr | 18 | — |
| May | 20 | — |
| Jun | 23 | — |
| Jul | 25 | — |
| Aug | 26 | — |
| Sep | 25 | — |
| Oct | 23 | — |
| Nov | 20 | — |
| Dec | 18 | — |
No measured in-season sea temperature has been published for Base Nautique yet — the chart above shows the modeled climatology only. Some countries (Croatia, via IZOR) also record the sea temperature at each official water sample; check the water quality page for this beach's sampling status.
Frequently asked questions
How warm is the sea at Base Nautique right now?
That reading (~23°C) is a stand-in value rather than a live measurement — Base Nautique's marine feed was temporarily unreachable, and it'll refresh automatically once the feed returns. That's the reading right off Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.
What's the best month to visit Base Nautique for swimming?
Aim for June–October — the modeled water temperature typically clears 22°C in that window, the rule of thumb for comfortably warm swimming, with August usually the peak. That applies to the water around Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.
Is the sea temperature chart above measured or estimated?
Not currently for Base Nautique — the chart above is a modeled estimate based on latitude and season rather than a measured average. A few countries (Croatia, via IZOR) do publish the sea temperature taken at each official water sample, and that's plotted alongside the modeled curve when it exists.