Water temperature in Pointe à la Hache
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Wednesday, October 28, at 10:45 pm (CDT)- Today
- 73.2–73.8 °F
- Air today
- 61 / 80 °F
- Tue 3
- 75.8 °F
- Wetsuit
- Rash guard or top
Today the water in Pointe à la Hache is 73.6 °F and ranges 73.2–73.8 °F through the day, with the air between 61 °F and 80 °F. It warms over the next few days: about 75.8 °F by Tuesday 3.
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 16.0 °F (from August 29).
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
The water off Pointe à la Hache is colder than normal for late October today (−0.9 °F).
- 59.8° 60°JanJ
- 60.7° 61°FebF
- 65.2° 65°MarM
- 71.0° 71°AprA
- 77.8° 78°MayM
- 83.2° 83°JunJ
- 85.1° 85°JulJ
- 85.5° 86°AugA
- 83.2° 83°SepS
- 76.5° 77°OctO
- 68.7° 69°NovN
- 63.4° 63°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
The best time to swim in Pointe à la Hache is from April to October, when the water averages 71.0–85.5 °F.
The water is warmest in August (85.5 °F on average) and coldest in January (59.8 °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 | 73.2–73.8 °F | 61 / 80 °F | 0.9 ft |
| Thu 29 | 73.2–73.8 °F | 57 / 79 °F | 1.0 ft |
| Fri 30 | 73.4–74.1 °F | 65 / 76 °F | 1.4 ft |
| Sat 31 | 73.9–74.5 °F | 67 / 77 °F | 1.3 ft |
| Sun 1 | 74.5–75.0 °F | 68 / 77 °F | 1.1 ft |
| Mon 2 | 74.8–75.7 °F | 67 / 76 °F | 1.4 ft |
| Tue 3 | 75.4–76.3 °F | 67 / 77 °F | 1.7 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 | 73.4 °F | 73.0–73.8 °F |
| Mon 26 | 73.4 °F | 73.2–73.6 °F |
| Sun 25 | 73.6 °F | 73.2–73.8 °F |
| Sat 24 | 73.8 °F | 73.6–73.9 °F |
| Fri 23 | 73.9 °F | 73.6–74.1 °F |
| Thu 22 | 73.8 °F | 73.4–73.9 °F |
| Wed 21 | 73.9 °F | 73.6–74.1 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 | 74.7 °F | 74.3–75.0 °F |
| Mon 19 | 75.0 °F | 74.8–75.4 °F |
| Sun 18 | 76.3 °F | 75.6–77.0 °F |
| Sat 17 | 78.4 °F | 77.2–80.2 °F |
| Fri 16 | 80.4 °F | 80.1–80.6 °F |
| Thu 15 | 80.1 °F | 79.7–80.2 °F |
| Wed 14 | 79.9 °F | 79.5–80.2 °F |
| Tue 13 | 79.9 °F | 79.5–80.2 °F |
| Mon 12 | 79.7 °F | 79.3–79.9 °F |
| Sun 11 | 79.5 °F | 79.2–79.7 °F |
| Sat 10 | 79.9 °F | 79.5–80.4 °F |
| Fri 9 | 81.1 °F | 80.6–81.7 °F |
| Thu 8 | 82.0 °F | 81.7–82.6 °F |
| Wed 7 | 82.6 °F | 82.4–82.9 °F |
| Tue 6 | 83.5 °F | 83.1–83.7 °F |
| Mon 5 | 83.8 °F | 83.7–84.2 °F |
| Sun 4 | 84.2 °F | 84.2–84.6 °F |
| Sat 3 | 84.6 °F | 84.4–84.9 °F |
| Fri 2 | 84.7 °F | 84.6–85.1 °F |
| Thu 1 | 84.9 °F | 84.7–85.3 °F |
| Wed 30 | 85.3 °F | 84.9–85.5 °F |
| Tue 29 | 85.8 °F | 85.5–86.2 °F |
| Mon 28 | 85.8 °F | 85.5–86.0 °F |
| Sun 27 | 86.0 °F | 85.8–86.2 °F |
| Sat 26 | 86.4 °F | 86.0–86.5 °F |
| Fri 25 | 87.1 °F | 86.7–87.3 °F |
| Thu 24 | 87.3 °F | 87.1–87.4 °F |
| Wed 23 | 87.4 °F | 87.1–87.6 °F |
| Tue 22 | 87.6 °F | 87.3–87.8 °F |
| Mon 21 | 87.6 °F | 87.3–87.8 °F |
| Sun 20 | 87.6 °F | 87.1–87.8 °F |
| Sat 19 | 87.4 °F | 87.1–87.8 °F |
| Fri 18 | 87.6 °F | 87.4–88.0 °F |
| Thu 17 | 88.3 °F | 88.0–88.9 °F |
| Wed 16 | 89.2 °F | 89.1–89.4 °F |
| Tue 15 | 88.7 °F | 88.2–89.2 °F |
| Mon 14 | 88.2 °F | 87.8–88.5 °F |
| Sun 13 | 88.0 °F | 87.4–88.3 °F |
| Sat 12 | 87.8 °F | 87.4–88.0 °F |
| Fri 11 | 87.8 °F | 87.4–88.0 °F |
| Thu 10 | 88.0 °F | 87.8–88.2 °F |
| Wed 9 | 88.3 °F | 88.2–88.7 °F |
| Tue 8 | 88.5 °F | 88.3–88.9 °F |
| Mon 7 | 88.5 °F | 88.0–88.7 °F |
| Sun 6 | 88.3 °F | 88.0–88.7 °F |
| Sat 5 | 88.2 °F | 87.8–88.5 °F |
| Fri 4 | 88.0 °F | 87.6–88.3 °F |
| Thu 3 | 88.0 °F | 87.4–88.3 °F |
| Wed 2 | 87.6 °F | 87.3–88.0 °F |
| Tue 1 | 87.4 °F | 87.1–87.8 °F |
| Mon 31 | 88.0 °F | 87.6–88.7 °F |
| Sun 30 | 89.1 °F | 88.7–89.2 °F |
| Sat 29 | 89.4 °F | 89.1–89.6 °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 Pointe à la HacheQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Pointe à la Hache?
73.6 °F; through the day it ranges 73.2–73.8 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It warms over the next few days: about 75.8 °F by Tuesday 3.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, rash guard or top (very pleasant). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Pointe à la Hache in October?
In October, the water in Pointe à la Hache averages 76.5 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
How warm is the water in Pointe à la Hache in August?
In August, the water in Pointe à la Hache averages 85.5 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
When is the best time to swim in Pointe à la Hache?
The best time to swim in Pointe à la Hache is from April to October, when the water averages 71.0–85.5 °F. The water is warmest in August (85.5 °F on average) and coldest in January (59.8 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Pointe à la Hache is colder than normal for late October today (−0.9 °F).
More about Pointe à la Hache today
Water temperature near Pointe à la Hache
- Empire 74.3 °F · 18 mi
- Lafitte 73.4 °F · 20 mi
- Buras 72.7 °F · 22 mi
- Grand Isle 73.6 °F · 26 mi
- Taylor Pass 72.7 °F · 31 mi
- Golden Meadow 74.1 °F · 31 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
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Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 8.1 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 10:45 pm (local time).
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