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Water temperature in Pentar

Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 11:56 pm (CET)
Water now 68.0 °F
Today
67.8–68.0 °F
Air today
56 / 69 °F
Wed 4
65.7 °F
Wetsuit
Shorty (springsuit)

Today the water in Pentar is 68.0 °F and ranges 67.8–68.0 °F through the day, with the air between 56 °F and 69 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 65.7 °F by Wednesday 4.

The water over the next few days

Water over the last 60 days

Over these days it has dropped 16.4 °F (from August 30).

Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.

Water temperature by month vs. normal

The water off Pentar is about normal for late October today.

The best time to swim in Pentar is from June to October, when the water averages 70.1–77.1 °F.

The water is warmest in August (77.1 °F on average) and coldest in February (56.3 °F).

Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 5.3 mi away). Right by the shore, the water can be a little colder or warmer. Sources and licenses

Water and air, day by day

DayWaterAirMax wave
Today 67.8–68.0 °F 56 / 69 °F 1.4 ft
Fri 30 67.6–67.8 °F 59 / 65 °F 1.4 ft
Sat 31 67.5–67.6 °F 58 / 66 °F 1.1 ft
Sun 1 66.9–67.5 °F 55 / 59 °F 1.2 ft
Mon 2 66.4–66.9 °F 52 / 63 °F 2.3 ft
Tue 3 65.8–66.2 °F 50 / 60 °F 2.1 ft
Wed 4 65.5–65.8 °F 48 / 60 °F 1.7 ft

Which wetsuit to wear

WaterWetsuitHow it feels
< 52 °F6/5 mm with hood, booties and glovesVery cold: full kit only
52°–57 °F5/4 mm with bootiesCold: takes your breath away
57°–63 °F4/3 mmCool
63°–66 °F3/2 mmMild
66°–72 °FShorty (springsuit)Pleasant
72°–75 °FRash guard or topVery pleasant
> 75 °FNo wetsuitWarm

A rough guide: it depends on the wind, how long you stay in and each person.

Fish are cold-blooded: the water sets their activity. Sudden temperature changes usually put them off the bite; with steady water, activity is more regular.

Previous days

The water over the last 60 days.

DayWaterLow / high
Wed 28 68.2 °F68.0–68.2 °F
Tue 27 68.4 °F68.2–68.5 °F
Mon 26 68.7 °F68.5–68.7 °F
Sun 25 68.5 °F68.2–68.7 °F
Sat 24 68.7 °F68.5–68.9 °F
Fri 23 68.7 °F68.5–68.9 °F
Thu 22 68.9 °F68.7–69.3 °F
Show all 60 days
DayWaterLow / high
Wed 21 69.1 °F68.7–69.6 °F
Tue 20 69.6 °F69.3–70.0 °F
Mon 19 69.4 °F69.1–69.8 °F
Sun 18 69.3 °F68.9–69.4 °F
Sat 17 69.1 °F68.9–69.3 °F
Fri 16 69.3 °F69.3–69.4 °F
Thu 15 69.4 °F69.3–69.6 °F
Wed 14 70.0 °F69.4–71.4 °F
Tue 13 71.6 °F71.4–71.6 °F
Mon 12 71.1 °F70.7–71.6 °F
Sun 11 70.9 °F70.3–71.2 °F
Sat 10 71.1 °F70.7–71.2 °F
Fri 9 70.5 °F70.2–71.1 °F
Thu 8 70.5 °F70.3–70.7 °F
Wed 7 70.7 °F70.2–70.9 °F
Tue 6 70.5 °F70.2–70.9 °F
Mon 5 70.2 °F69.8–70.5 °F
Sun 4 70.0 °F69.6–70.3 °F
Sat 3 70.0 °F69.8–70.2 °F
Fri 2 70.3 °F70.2–70.7 °F
Thu 1 70.9 °F70.7–71.2 °F
Wed 30 72.1 °F71.2–74.8 °F
Tue 29 74.7 °F74.5–74.8 °F
Mon 28 75.0 °F74.8–75.2 °F
Sun 27 75.4 °F75.2–75.6 °F
Sat 26 75.9 °F75.6–76.1 °F
Fri 25 76.5 °F76.1–77.0 °F
Thu 24 77.2 °F77.0–77.5 °F
Wed 23 77.7 °F77.5–78.3 °F
Tue 22 78.8 °F78.3–79.3 °F
Mon 21 79.5 °F79.3–79.9 °F
Sun 20 79.5 °F79.2–79.9 °F
Sat 19 79.5 °F79.3–79.5 °F
Fri 18 79.7 °F79.3–79.9 °F
Thu 17 79.7 °F79.5–80.1 °F
Wed 16 79.9 °F79.5–80.1 °F
Tue 15 80.2 °F80.1–80.6 °F
Mon 14 80.6 °F80.4–81.0 °F
Sun 13 81.1 °F81.0–81.5 °F
Sat 12 81.3 °F80.8–81.7 °F
Fri 11 81.7 °F81.0–82.4 °F
Thu 10 81.3 °F80.6–82.0 °F
Wed 9 81.1 °F80.8–81.7 °F
Tue 8 81.0 °F80.6–81.3 °F
Mon 7 81.1 °F80.8–81.3 °F
Sun 6 81.1 °F81.0–81.3 °F
Sat 5 81.3 °F80.8–81.9 °F
Fri 4 81.1 °F81.0–81.7 °F
Thu 3 81.9 °F81.5–82.4 °F
Wed 2 82.6 °F81.5–84.6 °F
Tue 1 84.7 °F84.0–85.5 °F
Mon 31 84.4 °F84.0–84.7 °F
Sun 30 84.6 °F83.8–85.1 °F

It's the daily analysis from Météo-France / Copernicus Marine (satellites, buoys and model), not a buoy reading at this spot.

Questions about the water in PentarQuestions

What's the water temperature today in Pentar?

68.0 °F; through the day it ranges 67.8–68.0 °F.

Will the water get warmer or colder?

It cools over the next few days: about 65.7 °F by Wednesday 4.

Which wetsuit do I need today?

With the water as it is today, shorty (springsuit) (pleasant). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.

How warm is the water in Pentar in October?

In October, the water in Pentar averages 70.1 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: shorty (springsuit) (pleasant).

How warm is the water in Pentar in August?

In August, the water in Pentar averages 77.1 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).

When is the best time to swim in Pentar?

The best time to swim in Pentar is from June to October, when the water averages 70.1–77.1 °F. The water is warmest in August (77.1 °F on average) and coldest in February (56.3 °F).

Is the water warmer or colder than normal?

The water off Pentar is about normal for late October today.

More about Pentar today

Water temperature near Pentar

Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.

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Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 5.8 mi away. Near the shore, in coves and estuaries, the water can be a little colder or warmer.

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:56 pm (local time).

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