France · Charente-Maritime
Sea temperature at Le Grand Bleu
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 | 23.4 |
| Thu 3 | 23.6 |
| Fri 4 | 23.8 |
| Sat 5 | 24.4 |
| Sun 6 | 24.1 |
| Mon 7 | 23.9 |
| Tue 8 | 23.8 |
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 | 15 | — |
| Apr | 17 | — |
| May | 20 | — |
| Jun | 23 | — |
| Jul | 25 | — |
| Aug | 25 | — |
| Sep | 25 | — |
| Oct | 23 | — |
| Nov | 20 | — |
| Dec | 17 | — |
No measured in-season sea temperature has been published for Le Grand Bleu 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 Le Grand Bleu right now?
Le Grand Bleu'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 Le Grand Bleu?
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 Charente-Maritime.
Is the sea temperature chart above measured or estimated?
Not currently for Le Grand Bleu — 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.