France · Charente-Maritime
Sea temperature at Grande Retenue - Plage Ouest
Pleasant for swimming
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 | 22.8 |
| Thu 3 | 23.0 |
| Fri 4 | 23.3 |
| Sat 5 | 23.8 |
| Sun 6 | 23.7 |
| Mon 7 | 23.6 |
| Tue 8 | 23.5 |
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 | 15 | — |
| Apr | 17 | — |
| May | 19 | — |
| Jun | 22 | — |
| Jul | 24 | — |
| Aug | 24 | — |
| Sep | 24 | — |
| Oct | 22 | — |
| Nov | 20 | — |
| Dec | 17 | — |
No measured in-season sea temperature has been published for Grande Retenue - Plage Ouest 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
Is the sea warm at Grande Retenue - Plage Ouest today?
Grande Retenue - Plage Ouest's sea temperature is currently around 23°C, based on the most recent hourly reading. See the 7-day chart above for the short-term trend and the monthly chart further down for the seasonal typical. That's the reading right off Charente-Maritime.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Grande Retenue - Plage Ouest?
Aim for July–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 Charente-Maritime.
Is the sea temperature chart above measured or estimated?
Not currently for Grande Retenue - Plage Ouest — 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.