Water temperature in Mont-Dore
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 6:25 pm (GMT+11)- Today
- 74.7–75.6 °F
- Air today
- 69 / 81 °F
- Wed 4
- 76.4 °F
- Wetsuit
- No wetsuit
Today the water in Mont-Dore is 75.6 °F and ranges 74.7–75.6 °F through the day, with the air between 69 °F and 81 °F. It stays steady over the next few days.
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 Mont-Dore (1.2 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 risen 3.6 °F (from August 30).
Over the next few weeks the water looks a bit above 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 Mont-Dore is warmer than normal for late October today (+1.4 °F).
- 78.9° 79°JanJ
- 80.0° 80°FebF
- 79.6° 80°MarM
- 78.1° 78°AprA
- 76.4° 76°MayM
- 74.3° 74°JunJ
- 72.7° 73°JulJ
- 72.0° 72°AugA
- 72.4° 72°SepS
- 73.7° 74°OctO
- 75.4° 75°NovN
- 77.4° 77°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
In Mont-Dore the water is pleasant year-round: 72.0–80.0 °F on average, depending on the month.
The water is warmest in February (80.0 °F on average) and coldest in August (72.0 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 9.9 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 | 74.7–75.6 °F | 69 / 81 °F | 2.1 ft |
| Fri 30 | 75.0–75.6 °F | 66 / 76 °F | 3.4 ft |
| Sat 31 | 75.2–75.6 °F | 65 / 78 °F | 3.8 ft |
| Sun 1 | 75.4–75.6 °F | 65 / 74 °F | 3.6 ft |
| Mon 2 | 75.4–76.3 °F | 67 / 82 °F | 3.0 ft |
| Tue 3 | 75.6–76.6 °F | 69 / 86 °F | 2.1 ft |
| Wed 4 | 75.7–77.0 °F | 71 / 85 °F | 1.3 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 | 74.8 °F | 74.3–75.6 °F |
| Tue 27 | 74.5 °F | 73.9–75.0 °F |
| Mon 26 | 74.1 °F | 73.8–74.5 °F |
| Sun 25 | 73.9 °F | 73.6–74.1 °F |
| Sat 24 | 73.8 °F | 73.6–73.9 °F |
| Fri 23 | 73.8 °F | 73.6–73.9 °F |
| Thu 22 | 73.6 °F | 73.4–73.9 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 73.9 °F | 73.6–74.1 °F |
| Tue 20 | 74.1 °F | 74.1–74.3 °F |
| Mon 19 | 74.3 °F | 74.1–74.3 °F |
| Sun 18 | 74.5 °F | 74.3–74.5 °F |
| Sat 17 | 74.7 °F | 74.5–74.7 °F |
| Fri 16 | 74.7 °F | 74.7–74.7 °F |
| Thu 15 | 74.8 °F | 74.3–75.4 °F |
| Wed 14 | 74.7 °F | 74.3–74.8 °F |
| Tue 13 | 74.3 °F | 74.1–74.7 °F |
| Mon 12 | 74.1 °F | 73.8–74.3 °F |
| Sun 11 | 73.9 °F | 73.6–74.5 °F |
| Sat 10 | 73.8 °F | 73.4–73.9 °F |
| Fri 9 | 73.8 °F | 73.2–74.3 °F |
| Thu 8 | 73.4 °F | 72.9–73.9 °F |
| Wed 7 | 73.2 °F | 72.9–73.6 °F |
| Tue 6 | 72.9 °F | 72.7–73.2 °F |
| Mon 5 | 72.7 °F | 72.5–72.9 °F |
| Sun 4 | 72.5 °F | 72.3–72.7 °F |
| Sat 3 | 72.5 °F | 72.1–72.9 °F |
| Fri 2 | 72.3 °F | 71.8–72.7 °F |
| Thu 1 | 72.0 °F | 71.6–72.1 °F |
| Wed 30 | 71.8 °F | 71.2–72.3 °F |
| Tue 29 | 71.4 °F | 71.2–71.4 °F |
| Mon 28 | 71.4 °F | 71.2–71.4 °F |
| Sun 27 | 71.4 °F | 71.2–71.4 °F |
| Sat 26 | 71.4 °F | 71.4–71.6 °F |
| Fri 25 | 71.6 °F | 71.4–71.8 °F |
| Thu 24 | 71.8 °F | 71.6–71.8 °F |
| Wed 23 | 71.8 °F | 71.6–71.8 °F |
| Tue 22 | 71.8 °F | 71.6–72.0 °F |
| Mon 21 | 71.6 °F | 71.4–72.0 °F |
| Sun 20 | 71.6 °F | 71.4–71.8 °F |
| Sat 19 | 71.4 °F | 71.4–71.6 °F |
| Fri 18 | 71.6 °F | 71.4–71.6 °F |
| Thu 17 | 71.6 °F | 71.4–71.8 °F |
| Wed 16 | 71.4 °F | 71.2–71.6 °F |
| Tue 15 | 71.2 °F | 71.1–71.4 °F |
| Mon 14 | 71.2 °F | 71.2–71.2 °F |
| Sun 13 | 71.4 °F | 71.2–71.4 °F |
| Sat 12 | 71.4 °F | 71.4–71.6 °F |
| Fri 11 | 71.6 °F | 71.6–71.8 °F |
| Thu 10 | 71.6 °F | 71.6–71.8 °F |
| Wed 9 | 71.8 °F | 71.4–72.0 °F |
| Tue 8 | 71.6 °F | 71.2–72.0 °F |
| Mon 7 | 71.4 °F | 71.1–71.8 °F |
| Sun 6 | 71.2 °F | 71.1–71.4 °F |
| Sat 5 | 71.1 °F | 70.9–71.2 °F |
| Fri 4 | 71.1 °F | 70.9–71.2 °F |
| Thu 3 | 70.9 °F | 70.7–71.1 °F |
| Wed 2 | 70.9 °F | 70.9–71.1 °F |
| Tue 1 | 70.9 °F | 70.9–71.1 °F |
| Mon 31 | 71.1 °F | 71.1–71.2 °F |
| Sun 30 | 71.2 °F | 71.1–71.2 °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 Mont-DoreQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Mont-Dore?
75.6 °F; through the day it ranges 74.7–75.6 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It stays steady over the next few days.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, no wetsuit (warm). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Mont-Dore in October?
In October, the water in Mont-Dore averages 73.7 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: rash guard or top (very pleasant).
How warm is the water in Mont-Dore in February?
In February, the water in Mont-Dore averages 80.0 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
When is the best time to swim in Mont-Dore?
In Mont-Dore the water is pleasant year-round: 72.0–80.0 °F on average, depending on the month. The water is warmest in February (80.0 °F on average) and coldest in August (72.0 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Mont-Dore is warmer than normal for late October today (+1.4 °F).
More about Mont-Dore today
Water temperature near Mont-Dore
- Païta 76.3 °F · 16 mi
- Thio 76.5 °F · 50 mi
- Canala 76.8 °F · 64 mi
- Vao 76.1 °F · 66 mi
- Houaïlou 77.9 °F · 91 mi
- Tadine 76.3 °F · 97 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 4.1 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 6:25 pm (local time).
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