Water temperature in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 8:43 am (CET)- Today
- 66.0–66.2 °F
- Air today
- 53 / 65 °F
- Wed 4
- 64.8 °F
- Wetsuit
- 3/2 mm
Today the water in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône is 66.0 °F and ranges 66.0–66.2 °F through the day, with the air between 53 °F and 65 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 64.8 °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 Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône (1.0 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 9.4 °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 Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône is warmer than normal for late October today (+2.6 °F).
- 55.2° 55°JanJ
- 54.0° 54°FebF
- 54.9° 55°MarM
- 57.2° 57°AprA
- 61.3° 61°MayM
- 66.7° 67°JunJ
- 70.1° 70°JulJ
- 71.9° 72°AugA
- 69.0° 69°SepS
- 65.9° 66°OctO
- 61.6° 62°NovN
- 57.8° 58°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
The best time to swim in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône is from July to September, when the water averages 69.0–71.9 °F.
The water is warmest in August (71.9 °F on average) and coldest in February (54.0 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 4.2 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 | 66.0–66.2 °F | 53 / 65 °F | 2.0 ft |
| Fri 30 | 66.0–66.4 °F | 51 / 67 °F | 1.2 ft |
| Sat 31 | 66.0–66.2 °F | 51 / 64 °F | 1.2 ft |
| Sun 1 | 65.8–66.2 °F | 48 / 58 °F | 3.0 ft |
| Mon 2 | 65.3–65.7 °F | 45 / 56 °F | 2.8 ft |
| Tue 3 | 64.9–65.3 °F | 45 / 52 °F | 3.1 ft |
| Wed 4 | 64.6–64.9 °F | 43 / 62 °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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 28 | 66.4 °F | 66.2–66.4 °F |
| Tue 27 | 66.2 °F | 65.8–66.4 °F |
| Mon 26 | 65.8 °F | 65.8–66.2 °F |
| Sun 25 | 66.4 °F | 66.2–66.4 °F |
| Sat 24 | 66.4 °F | 66.2–66.9 °F |
| Fri 23 | 67.1 °F | 66.9–67.3 °F |
| Thu 22 | 67.1 °F | 66.9–67.6 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 68.4 °F | 67.6–69.4 °F |
| Tue 20 | 69.6 °F | 69.6–69.8 °F |
| Mon 19 | 69.4 °F | 69.3–69.6 °F |
| Sun 18 | 69.8 °F | 69.4–70.3 °F |
| Sat 17 | 70.7 °F | 70.5–70.9 °F |
| Fri 16 | 70.9 °F | 70.7–71.1 °F |
| Thu 15 | 70.7 °F | 70.5–70.9 °F |
| Wed 14 | 70.3 °F | 70.0–70.7 °F |
| Tue 13 | 70.0 °F | 69.8–70.2 °F |
| Mon 12 | 70.2 °F | 70.0–70.3 °F |
| Sun 11 | 70.7 °F | 70.5–70.9 °F |
| Sat 10 | 70.9 °F | 70.7–71.1 °F |
| Fri 9 | 71.6 °F | 71.1–72.7 °F |
| Thu 8 | 73.2 °F | 72.7–73.6 °F |
| Wed 7 | 73.6 °F | 73.4–73.8 °F |
| Tue 6 | 73.4 °F | 73.0–73.6 °F |
| Mon 5 | 73.2 °F | 72.9–73.4 °F |
| Sun 4 | 73.0 °F | 72.9–73.0 °F |
| Sat 3 | 72.9 °F | 72.7–73.2 °F |
| Fri 2 | 72.5 °F | 72.1–72.9 °F |
| Thu 1 | 72.1 °F | 72.0–72.5 °F |
| Wed 30 | 72.5 °F | 71.4–75.0 °F |
| Tue 29 | 74.5 °F | 74.1–74.8 °F |
| Mon 28 | 73.9 °F | 73.8–74.3 °F |
| Sun 27 | 73.4 °F | 73.0–73.8 °F |
| Sat 26 | 72.5 °F | 72.0–73.0 °F |
| Fri 25 | 71.4 °F | 70.9–72.1 °F |
| Thu 24 | 70.7 °F | 70.3–71.2 °F |
| Wed 23 | 69.8 °F | 69.1–70.3 °F |
| Tue 22 | 70.2 °F | 69.8–70.5 °F |
| Mon 21 | 70.9 °F | 70.5–71.4 °F |
| Sun 20 | 71.4 °F | 71.2–71.8 °F |
| Sat 19 | 71.4 °F | 71.2–71.6 °F |
| Fri 18 | 71.6 °F | 71.4–72.0 °F |
| Thu 17 | 72.0 °F | 71.8–72.1 °F |
| Wed 16 | 71.6 °F | 70.5–72.3 °F |
| Tue 15 | 70.2 °F | 69.6–70.7 °F |
| Mon 14 | 70.2 °F | 69.8–70.7 °F |
| Sun 13 | 70.9 °F | 70.7–71.2 °F |
| Sat 12 | 71.4 °F | 71.2–72.0 °F |
| Fri 11 | 72.1 °F | 72.0–72.9 °F |
| Thu 10 | 73.4 °F | 72.9–74.1 °F |
| Wed 9 | 75.2 °F | 74.3–77.0 °F |
| Tue 8 | 76.6 °F | 76.3–77.0 °F |
| Mon 7 | 76.5 °F | 75.9–76.8 °F |
| Sun 6 | 76.1 °F | 75.7–76.3 °F |
| Sat 5 | 76.3 °F | 75.9–76.5 °F |
| Fri 4 | 76.3 °F | 76.1–76.6 °F |
| Thu 3 | 76.6 °F | 76.3–76.8 °F |
| Wed 2 | 76.6 °F | 76.3–77.0 °F |
| Tue 1 | 76.3 °F | 76.1–76.6 °F |
| Mon 31 | 76.3 °F | 75.9–76.6 °F |
| Sun 30 | 75.7 °F | 75.4–76.1 °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 Port-Saint-Louis-du-RhôneQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône?
66.0 °F; through the day it ranges 66.0–66.2 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 64.8 °F by Wednesday 4.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, 3/2 mm (mild). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône in October?
In October, the water in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône averages 65.9 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 3/2 mm (mild).
How warm is the water in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône in August?
In August, the water in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône averages 71.9 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: rash guard or top (very pleasant).
When is the best time to swim in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône?
The best time to swim in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône is from July to September, when the water averages 69.0–71.9 °F. The water is warmest in August (71.9 °F on average) and coldest in February (54.0 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône is warmer than normal for late October today (+2.6 °F).
More about Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône today
Water temperature near Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône
- Fos-sur-Mer 66.0 °F · 7.9 mi
- Sausset-les-Pins 66.9 °F · 16 mi
- Carry-le-Rouet 66.9 °F · 18 mi
- Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer 65.3 °F · 19 mi
- Saint-Joseph 66.7 °F · 29 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 1.1 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 8:43 am (local time).
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