Water temperature in Cussac-Fort-Médoc
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 4:18 am (CET)- Today
- 60.4–61.0 °F
- Air today
- 43 / 58 °F
- Wed 4
- 57.6 °F
- Wetsuit
- 4/3 mm
Today the water in Cussac-Fort-Médoc is 60.8 °F and ranges 60.4–61.0 °F through the day, with the air between 43 °F and 58 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 57.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured 2 days ago in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Cussac-Fort-Médoc (1.5 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
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
Water over the last 60 days
Over these days it has dropped 14.9 °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 Cussac-Fort-Médoc is colder than normal for late October today (−1.1 °F).
- 51.4° 51°JanJ
- 50.0° 50°FebF
- 51.3° 51°MarM
- 54.5° 54°AprA
- 59.1° 59°MayM
- 64.4° 64°JunJ
- 68.1° 68°JulJ
- 69.4° 69°AugA
- 66.9° 67°SepS
- 63.3° 63°OctO
- 58.6° 59°NovN
- 54.1° 54°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
The best time to swim in Cussac-Fort-Médoc is from July to August, when the water averages 68.1–69.4 °F.
The water is warmest in August (69.4 °F on average) and coldest in February (50.0 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 26 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 | 60.4–61.0 °F | 43 / 58 °F | — |
| Fri 30 | 59.9–60.4 °F | 37 / 62 °F | — |
| Sat 31 | 59.5–59.9 °F | 40 / 51 °F | — |
| Sun 1 | 59.2–59.4 °F | 44 / 58 °F | — |
| Mon 2 | 58.8–59.2 °F | 44 / 55 °F | — |
| Tue 3 | 58.1–58.8 °F | 43 / 52 °F | — |
| Wed 4 | 57.2–57.9 °F | 41 / 53 °F | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 28 | 61.2 °F | 61.0–61.3 °F |
| Tue 27 | 61.5 °F | 61.3–61.7 °F |
| Mon 26 | 61.5 °F | 61.3–61.7 °F |
| Sun 25 | 61.9 °F | 61.7–61.9 °F |
| Sat 24 | 62.1 °F | 62.1–62.4 °F |
| Fri 23 | 63.0 °F | 62.6–63.3 °F |
| Thu 22 | 63.7 °F | 63.5–64.0 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 64.2 °F | 64.0–64.6 °F |
| Tue 20 | 64.8 °F | 64.6–64.9 °F |
| Mon 19 | 65.3 °F | 65.1–65.7 °F |
| Sun 18 | 66.0 °F | 65.7–66.7 °F |
| Sat 17 | 67.1 °F | 66.7–67.5 °F |
| Fri 16 | 67.5 °F | 67.3–67.5 °F |
| Thu 15 | 67.1 °F | 66.6–67.8 °F |
| Wed 14 | 67.5 °F | 66.9–67.8 °F |
| Tue 13 | 67.3 °F | 66.9–67.6 °F |
| Mon 12 | 67.1 °F | 66.9–67.3 °F |
| Sun 11 | 67.6 °F | 67.5–68.0 °F |
| Sat 10 | 68.2 °F | 68.0–68.5 °F |
| Fri 9 | 68.7 °F | 68.5–69.1 °F |
| Thu 8 | 69.6 °F | 69.3–70.2 °F |
| Wed 7 | 70.5 °F | 70.0–71.6 °F |
| Tue 6 | 71.1 °F | 70.7–71.6 °F |
| Mon 5 | 70.7 °F | 70.2–71.4 °F |
| Sun 4 | 70.9 °F | 70.5–71.1 °F |
| Sat 3 | 71.1 °F | 70.7–71.2 °F |
| Fri 2 | 70.9 °F | 70.7–71.1 °F |
| Thu 1 | 71.1 °F | 70.9–71.2 °F |
| Wed 30 | 71.8 °F | 71.1–73.2 °F |
| Tue 29 | 72.9 °F | 72.5–73.4 °F |
| Mon 28 | 72.7 °F | 72.1–73.2 °F |
| Sun 27 | 72.3 °F | 72.0–72.7 °F |
| Sat 26 | 72.3 °F | 72.0–72.5 °F |
| Fri 25 | 72.1 °F | 71.8–72.5 °F |
| Thu 24 | 72.3 °F | 71.8–72.9 °F |
| Wed 23 | 72.0 °F | 70.9–72.7 °F |
| Tue 22 | 71.1 °F | 70.9–71.4 °F |
| Mon 21 | 71.2 °F | 70.9–71.6 °F |
| Sun 20 | 71.2 °F | 70.9–71.6 °F |
| Sat 19 | 71.2 °F | 70.9–71.6 °F |
| Fri 18 | 71.2 °F | 71.1–71.4 °F |
| Thu 17 | 71.4 °F | 71.2–71.6 °F |
| Wed 16 | 72.0 °F | 71.4–73.4 °F |
| Tue 15 | 73.2 °F | 72.7–73.6 °F |
| Mon 14 | 73.0 °F | 72.5–73.9 °F |
| Sun 13 | 72.7 °F | 72.1–73.2 °F |
| Sat 12 | 72.5 °F | 72.0–72.9 °F |
| Fri 11 | 72.3 °F | 72.1–72.5 °F |
| Thu 10 | 72.5 °F | 72.3–72.7 °F |
| Wed 9 | 73.6 °F | 72.7–76.3 °F |
| Tue 8 | 76.5 °F | 76.3–76.5 °F |
| Mon 7 | 76.5 °F | 76.1–76.6 °F |
| Sun 6 | 76.5 °F | 75.7–77.2 °F |
| Sat 5 | 76.3 °F | 75.6–77.0 °F |
| Fri 4 | 75.9 °F | 75.4–76.3 °F |
| Thu 3 | 75.7 °F | 75.2–76.3 °F |
| Wed 2 | 75.6 °F | 75.2–75.7 °F |
| Tue 1 | 75.7 °F | 75.4–75.9 °F |
| Mon 31 | 75.7 °F | 75.6–75.9 °F |
| Sun 30 | 76.1 °F | 75.9–76.3 °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 Cussac-Fort-MédocQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Cussac-Fort-Médoc?
60.8 °F; through the day it ranges 60.4–61.0 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 57.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, 4/3 mm (cool). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Cussac-Fort-Médoc in October?
In October, the water in Cussac-Fort-Médoc averages 63.3 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 3/2 mm (mild).
How warm is the water in Cussac-Fort-Médoc in August?
In August, the water in Cussac-Fort-Médoc averages 69.4 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: shorty (springsuit) (pleasant).
When is the best time to swim in Cussac-Fort-Médoc?
The best time to swim in Cussac-Fort-Médoc is from July to August, when the water averages 68.1–69.4 °F. The water is warmest in August (69.4 °F on average) and coldest in February (50.0 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Cussac-Fort-Médoc is colder than normal for late October today (−1.1 °F).
More about Cussac-Fort-Médoc today
Water temperature near Cussac-Fort-Médoc
- Blaye 60.8 °F · 3.5 mi
- Mortagne-sur-Gironde 60.3 °F · 25 mi
- Arès 61.0 °F · 31 mi
- Andernos-les-Bains 61.0 °F · 31 mi
- Meschers-sur-Gironde 59.5 °F · 32 mi
- Soulac-sur-Mer 59.7 °F · 33 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 2.9 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 4:18 am (local time).
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