France · Manche
Sea temperature at Clairefontaine
Cool but swimmable
Updated 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
7-day sea temperature forecast from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 19.9 |
| Thu 3 | 19.9 |
| Fri 4 | 19.9 |
| Sat 5 | 20.6 |
| Sun 6 | 20.3 |
| Mon 7 | 20.3 |
| Tue 8 | 20.1 |
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 | 14 | — |
| Mar | 14 | — |
| Apr | 16 | — |
| May | 19 | — |
| Jun | 21 | — |
| Jul | 23 | — |
| Aug | 24 | — |
| Sep | 23 | — |
| Oct | 22 | — |
| Nov | 19 | — |
| Dec | 17 | — |
No measured in-season sea temperature has been published for Clairefontaine 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
What temperature is the sea at Clairefontaine right now?
Right now the water at Clairefontaine is around 20°C, per the latest hourly update. Check the 7-day chart above for the trend, or the monthly chart below for how that compares to the seasonal norm. That's the reading right off Manche.
When is the best time to swim at Clairefontaine?
July–September, when the modeled water temperature is typically above 22°C — widely considered comfortably warm for swimming. August usually runs warmest. That applies to the water around Manche.
Is the sea temperature chart above measured or estimated?
Not yet for Clairefontaine — the chart above shows a modeled estimate derived from latitude and season, not a measured average. Some countries (Croatia, via IZOR) also publish the sea temperature recorded at each official water sample; when that data exists for a beach it's plotted alongside the modeled curve.