Water temperature in Dolus-d'Oléron
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 2:39 am (CET)- Today
- 59.2–59.9 °F
- Air today
- 48 / 59 °F
- Wed 4
- 57.9 °F
- Wetsuit
- 4/3 mm
Today the water in Dolus-d'Oléron is 59.7 °F and ranges 59.2–59.9 °F through the day, with the air between 48 °F and 59 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 57.9 °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 Dolus-d'Oléron (2.0 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 11.9 °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 Dolus-d'Oléron is colder than normal for late October today (−0.9 °F).
- 51.2° 51°JanJ
- 49.8° 50°FebF
- 50.9° 51°MarM
- 54.2° 54°AprA
- 58.8° 59°MayM
- 64.0° 64°JunJ
- 67.4° 67°JulJ
- 68.6° 69°AugA
- 66.1° 66°SepS
- 62.9° 63°OctO
- 58.3° 58°NovN
- 54.0° 54°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
The best time to swim in Dolus-d'Oléron is in August, when the water averages 68.6–68.6 °F.
The water is warmest in August (68.6 °F on average) and coldest in February (49.8 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 6.3 mi away). Right by the shore, the water can be a little colder or warmer. Sources and licenses
Water and air, day by day
| Day | Water | Air | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 59.2–59.9 °F | 48 / 59 °F | 7.9 ft |
| Fri 30 | 58.5–59.2 °F | 44 / 60 °F | 3.8 ft |
| Sat 31 | 58.3–58.5 °F | 47 / 57 °F | 4.5 ft |
| Sun 1 | 58.1–58.6 °F | 47 / 55 °F | 4.5 ft |
| Mon 2 | 58.3–58.8 °F | 47 / 57 °F | 3.7 ft |
| Tue 3 | 58.3–58.8 °F | 45 / 53 °F | 2.7 ft |
| Wed 4 | 57.6–58.3 °F | 44 / 52 °F | 2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 28 | 60.3 °F | 59.9–60.3 °F |
| Tue 27 | 60.4 °F | 60.3–60.4 °F |
| Mon 26 | 60.3 °F | 60.1–60.4 °F |
| Sun 25 | 60.4 °F | 60.3–60.4 °F |
| Sat 24 | 60.4 °F | 60.3–60.6 °F |
| Fri 23 | 61.0 °F | 60.8–61.3 °F |
| Thu 22 | 61.5 °F | 61.5–61.7 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 62.1 °F | 61.9–62.6 °F |
| Tue 20 | 62.4 °F | 62.2–62.8 °F |
| Mon 19 | 63.1 °F | 62.8–63.7 °F |
| Sun 18 | 64.0 °F | 63.7–64.6 °F |
| Sat 17 | 65.3 °F | 64.8–65.8 °F |
| Fri 16 | 65.8 °F | 65.7–66.0 °F |
| Thu 15 | 65.8 °F | 65.5–66.2 °F |
| Wed 14 | 65.8 °F | 65.5–66.4 °F |
| Tue 13 | 65.8 °F | 65.5–66.2 °F |
| Mon 12 | 65.7 °F | 65.5–65.7 °F |
| Sun 11 | 65.8 °F | 65.7–66.2 °F |
| Sat 10 | 66.6 °F | 66.2–66.7 °F |
| Fri 9 | 66.7 °F | 66.7–67.1 °F |
| Thu 8 | 67.6 °F | 67.1–68.4 °F |
| Wed 7 | 68.5 °F | 68.5–68.7 °F |
| Tue 6 | 68.5 °F | 68.2–68.7 °F |
| Mon 5 | 68.5 °F | 67.8–69.1 °F |
| Sun 4 | 68.4 °F | 68.0–68.7 °F |
| Sat 3 | 68.0 °F | 67.8–68.4 °F |
| Fri 2 | 68.2 °F | 67.8–68.4 °F |
| Thu 1 | 68.4 °F | 68.2–68.4 °F |
| Wed 30 | 68.5 °F | 68.0–69.1 °F |
| Tue 29 | 69.1 °F | 68.9–69.4 °F |
| Mon 28 | 69.1 °F | 68.7–69.8 °F |
| Sun 27 | 68.9 °F | 68.4–69.3 °F |
| Sat 26 | 68.7 °F | 68.4–69.3 °F |
| Fri 25 | 68.5 °F | 68.2–69.1 °F |
| Thu 24 | 68.9 °F | 68.2–69.6 °F |
| Wed 23 | 68.2 °F | 67.6–69.1 °F |
| Tue 22 | 68.0 °F | 67.8–68.7 °F |
| Mon 21 | 68.5 °F | 68.2–69.1 °F |
| Sun 20 | 68.5 °F | 68.2–68.9 °F |
| Sat 19 | 68.7 °F | 68.4–68.9 °F |
| Fri 18 | 68.7 °F | 68.5–68.9 °F |
| Thu 17 | 69.1 °F | 68.9–69.3 °F |
| Wed 16 | 69.4 °F | 69.1–70.3 °F |
| Tue 15 | 70.9 °F | 70.5–71.2 °F |
| Mon 14 | 70.9 °F | 70.3–71.6 °F |
| Sun 13 | 70.7 °F | 70.2–71.2 °F |
| Sat 12 | 70.5 °F | 70.0–70.9 °F |
| Fri 11 | 70.3 °F | 70.0–70.7 °F |
| Thu 10 | 70.5 °F | 70.2–70.7 °F |
| Wed 9 | 70.9 °F | 70.3–72.0 °F |
| Tue 8 | 72.5 °F | 72.0–72.9 °F |
| Mon 7 | 72.7 °F | 72.3–73.2 °F |
| Sun 6 | 72.7 °F | 72.1–73.2 °F |
| Sat 5 | 72.3 °F | 71.6–73.2 °F |
| Fri 4 | 72.0 °F | 71.4–72.5 °F |
| Thu 3 | 71.8 °F | 71.2–72.3 °F |
| Wed 2 | 71.6 °F | 71.2–72.1 °F |
| Tue 1 | 72.1 °F | 71.8–72.5 °F |
| Mon 31 | 72.0 °F | 71.8–72.1 °F |
| Sun 30 | 72.1 °F | 72.1–72.3 °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 Dolus-d'OléronQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Dolus-d'Oléron?
59.7 °F; through the day it ranges 59.2–59.9 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 57.9 °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 Dolus-d'Oléron in October?
In October, the water in Dolus-d'Oléron averages 62.9 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 3/2 mm (mild).
How warm is the water in Dolus-d'Oléron in August?
In August, the water in Dolus-d'Oléron averages 68.6 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: shorty (springsuit) (pleasant).
When is the best time to swim in Dolus-d'Oléron?
The best time to swim in Dolus-d'Oléron is in August, when the water averages 68.6–68.6 °F. The water is warmest in August (68.6 °F on average) and coldest in February (49.8 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Dolus-d'Oléron is colder than normal for late October today (−0.9 °F).
More about Dolus-d'Oléron today
Water temperature near Dolus-d'Oléron
- Saint-Trojan-les-Bains 59.7 °F · 5.9 mi
- Port-des-Barques 59.5 °F · 9.3 mi
- Saint-Denis-d'Oléron 59.9 °F · 9.7 mi
- Marennes 59.5 °F · 10 mi
- Sainte-Marie-de-Ré 59.9 °F · 16 mi
- Aytré 59.5 °F · 17 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 3.1 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 2:39 am (local time).
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