Water temperature in Vieux-Fort
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 9:53 pm (AST)- Today
- 41.4–41.9 °F
- Air today
- 28 / 40 °F
- Tue 3
- 39.3 °F
- Wetsuit
- 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves
Today the water in Vieux-Fort is 41.4 °F and ranges 41.4–41.9 °F through the day, with the air between 28 °F and 40 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 39.3 °F by Tuesday 3.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured yesterday in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Vieux-Fort (0.4 mi away), from NASA's MUR analysis, which sees the water in 1 km detail. It isn't a forecast: the big figure above is what a model gives for right now. On sunny afternoons the top of the water can be a little warmer.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
The water over the next few days
- Today
- Thu 29
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
Water over the last 60 days
Over these days it has dropped 17.5 °F (from August 29).
Over the next few weeks the water looks a bit below normal (−0.6 °F), according to ECMWF 46-day.
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
The water off Vieux-Fort is about normal for late October today.
- 31.3° 31°JanJ
- 30.8° 31°FebF
- 30.7° 31°MarM
- 31.0° 31°AprA
- 34.7° 35°MayM
- 42.0° 42°JunJ
- 50.6° 51°JulJ
- 56.7° 57°AugA
- 52.9° 53°SepS
- 44.7° 45°OctO
- 37.8° 38°NovN
- 33.6° 34°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
In Vieux-Fort the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (56.7 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit.
The water is warmest in August (56.7 °F on average) and coldest in March (30.7 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 6.1 mi away). Right by the shore, the water can be a little colder or warmer. Sources and licenses
Water and air, day by day
| Day | Water | Air | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 41.4–41.9 °F | 28 / 40 °F | 2.7 ft |
| Thu 29 | 41.2–41.4 °F | 32 / 40 °F | 3.0 ft |
| Fri 30 | 41.2–41.5 °F | 37 / 48 °F | 4.9 ft |
| Sat 31 | 40.8–41.2 °F | 27 / 38 °F | 2.6 ft |
| Sun 1 | 40.5–40.8 °F | 25 / 40 °F | 1.6 ft |
| Mon 2 | 39.9–40.5 °F | 27 / 43 °F | 3.5 ft |
| Tue 3 | 38.8–39.7 °F | 26 / 35 °F | 2.6 ft |
Which wetsuit to wear
| Water | Wetsuit | How it feels |
|---|---|---|
| < 52 °F | 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves | Very cold: full kit only |
| 52°–57 °F | 5/4 mm with booties | Cold: takes your breath away |
| 57°–63 °F | 4/3 mm | Cool |
| 63°–66 °F | 3/2 mm | Mild |
| 66°–72 °F | Shorty (springsuit) | Pleasant |
| 72°–75 °F | Rash guard or top | Very pleasant |
| > 75 °F | No wetsuit | Warm |
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.
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 27 | 42.3 °F | 41.9–42.6 °F |
| Mon 26 | 42.8 °F | 42.6–42.8 °F |
| Sun 25 | 42.6 °F | 42.4–42.6 °F |
| Sat 24 | 42.6 °F | 42.4–42.8 °F |
| Fri 23 | 43.3 °F | 42.8–43.7 °F |
| Thu 22 | 43.9 °F | 43.7–44.1 °F |
| Wed 21 | 44.2 °F | 44.1–44.2 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 | 43.9 °F | 43.7–44.1 °F |
| Mon 19 | 43.9 °F | 43.7–43.9 °F |
| Sun 18 | 44.4 °F | 44.1–44.6 °F |
| Sat 17 | 45.0 °F | 44.8–45.3 °F |
| Fri 16 | 45.3 °F | 45.1–45.5 °F |
| Thu 15 | 45.7 °F | 45.5–45.7 °F |
| Wed 14 | 45.7 °F | 45.5–45.9 °F |
| Tue 13 | 45.7 °F | 45.7–45.9 °F |
| Mon 12 | 46.0 °F | 46.0–46.2 °F |
| Sun 11 | 46.4 °F | 46.2–46.6 °F |
| Sat 10 | 46.8 °F | 46.6–46.9 °F |
| Fri 9 | 46.9 °F | 46.6–47.1 °F |
| Thu 8 | 46.8 °F | 46.8–46.9 °F |
| Wed 7 | 47.1 °F | 46.9–47.3 °F |
| Tue 6 | 47.8 °F | 47.5–47.8 °F |
| Mon 5 | 47.8 °F | 47.5–48.0 °F |
| Sun 4 | 47.8 °F | 47.7–48.0 °F |
| Sat 3 | 47.8 °F | 47.7–48.0 °F |
| Fri 2 | 48.0 °F | 47.7–48.4 °F |
| Thu 1 | 48.9 °F | 48.4–49.3 °F |
| Wed 30 | 49.3 °F | 49.1–49.5 °F |
| Tue 29 | 49.8 °F | 49.5–50.0 °F |
| Mon 28 | 50.2 °F | 50.0–50.4 °F |
| Sun 27 | 50.2 °F | 50.0–50.4 °F |
| Sat 26 | 50.2 °F | 50.0–50.5 °F |
| Fri 25 | 50.4 °F | 49.8–50.9 °F |
| Thu 24 | 50.0 °F | 49.8–50.4 °F |
| Wed 23 | 49.8 °F | 49.6–50.2 °F |
| Tue 22 | 50.9 °F | 50.4–51.1 °F |
| Mon 21 | 51.3 °F | 51.1–51.4 °F |
| Sun 20 | 51.6 °F | 51.3–52.0 °F |
| Sat 19 | 52.5 °F | 52.2–52.9 °F |
| Fri 18 | 53.1 °F | 52.7–53.2 °F |
| Thu 17 | 52.7 °F | 52.5–52.9 °F |
| Wed 16 | 53.2 °F | 52.9–53.6 °F |
| Tue 15 | 54.0 °F | 53.6–54.3 °F |
| Mon 14 | 54.1 °F | 53.8–54.7 °F |
| Sun 13 | 55.0 °F | 54.7–55.4 °F |
| Sat 12 | 55.6 °F | 55.4–55.9 °F |
| Fri 11 | 55.6 °F | 55.0–56.1 °F |
| Thu 10 | 55.9 °F | 55.4–56.5 °F |
| Wed 9 | 56.3 °F | 56.1–56.7 °F |
| Tue 8 | 56.1 °F | 55.9–56.3 °F |
| Mon 7 | 56.3 °F | 56.1–56.5 °F |
| Sun 6 | 56.7 °F | 56.5–56.8 °F |
| Sat 5 | 57.2 °F | 57.0–57.2 °F |
| Fri 4 | 57.4 °F | 56.8–57.9 °F |
| Thu 3 | 57.2 °F | 56.8–57.6 °F |
| Wed 2 | 56.8 °F | 56.3–57.4 °F |
| Tue 1 | 55.8 °F | 55.6–56.1 °F |
| Mon 31 | 56.3 °F | 55.9–56.7 °F |
| Sun 30 | 57.6 °F | 56.7–58.3 °F |
| Sat 29 | 59.7 °F | 58.5–60.4 °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 Vieux-FortQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Vieux-Fort?
41.4 °F; through the day it ranges 41.4–41.9 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 39.3 °F by Tuesday 3.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves (very cold: full kit only). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Vieux-Fort in October?
In October, the water in Vieux-Fort averages 44.7 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves (very cold: full kit only).
How warm is the water in Vieux-Fort in August?
In August, the water in Vieux-Fort averages 56.7 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 5/4 mm with booties (cold: takes your breath away).
When is the best time to swim in Vieux-Fort?
In Vieux-Fort the water is cold all year: it is warmest in August (56.7 °F on average). For a long swim, wear a wetsuit. The water is warmest in August (56.7 °F on average) and coldest in March (30.7 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Vieux-Fort is about normal for late October today.
More about Vieux-Fort today
Water temperature near Vieux-Fort
- Forteau 39.7 °F · 37 mi
- Saint-Augustin 42.8 °F · 38 mi
- L'Anse-au-Loup 39.2 °F · 43 mi
- Anchor Point 43.3 °F · 46 mi
- Brig Bay 44.4 °F · 46 mi
- Port au Choix 45.5 °F · 53 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
Learn more
Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 3.7 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 9:53 pm (local time).
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