Water temperature in Isangel
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 10:46 am (GMT+11)- Today
- 76.6–77.9 °F
- Air today
- 68 / 78 °F
- Wed 4
- 79.1 °F
- Wetsuit
- No wetsuit
Today the water in Isangel is 77.5 °F and ranges 76.6–77.9 °F through the day, with the air between 68 °F and 78 °F. It warms over the next few days: about 79.1 °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 Isangel (1.9 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 2.2 °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 Isangel is about normal for late October today.
- 81.7° 82°JanJ
- 82.5° 82°FebF
- 82.6° 83°MarM
- 81.5° 81°AprA
- 79.7° 80°MayM
- 77.5° 78°JunJ
- 76.0° 76°JulJ
- 75.7° 76°AugA
- 76.0° 76°SepS
- 77.1° 77°OctO
- 78.6° 79°NovN
- 80.5° 80°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
In Isangel the water is pleasant year-round: 75.7–82.6 °F on average, depending on the month.
The water is warmest in March (82.6 °F on average) and coldest in August (75.7 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 7.1 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 | 76.6–77.9 °F | 68 / 78 °F | 2.3 ft |
| Fri 30 | 77.0–77.5 °F | 69 / 77 °F | 4.1 ft |
| Sat 31 | 76.6–77.0 °F | 71 / 78 °F | 5.8 ft |
| Sun 1 | 76.5–78.1 °F | 69 / 80 °F | 6.0 ft |
| Mon 2 | 77.2–79.0 °F | 72 / 83 °F | 6.0 ft |
| Tue 3 | 78.1–79.9 °F | 71 / 84 °F | 4.3 ft |
| Wed 4 | 78.4–79.7 °F | 73 / 85 °F | 3.1 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 | 77.2 °F | 76.8–77.4 °F |
| Tue 27 | 77.2 °F | 76.5–77.9 °F |
| Mon 26 | 76.6 °F | 76.3–76.8 °F |
| Sun 25 | 76.3 °F | 76.1–76.6 °F |
| Sat 24 | 76.3 °F | 76.3–76.5 °F |
| Fri 23 | 76.5 °F | 76.5–76.6 °F |
| Thu 22 | 76.6 °F | 76.5–76.8 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 76.5 °F | 76.3–76.6 °F |
| Tue 20 | 76.5 °F | 76.3–76.6 °F |
| Mon 19 | 76.1 °F | 75.9–76.5 °F |
| Sun 18 | 75.9 °F | 75.9–76.1 °F |
| Sat 17 | 76.5 °F | 76.3–76.6 °F |
| Fri 16 | 76.6 °F | 76.5–76.8 °F |
| Thu 15 | 76.6 °F | 76.5–76.8 °F |
| Wed 14 | 76.1 °F | 75.6–76.6 °F |
| Tue 13 | 75.7 °F | 75.6–75.9 °F |
| Mon 12 | 75.6 °F | 75.4–75.7 °F |
| Sun 11 | 75.9 °F | 75.6–76.3 °F |
| Sat 10 | 76.5 °F | 76.1–76.8 °F |
| Fri 9 | 76.1 °F | 75.6–76.5 °F |
| Thu 8 | 75.6 °F | 75.4–75.9 °F |
| Wed 7 | 75.2 °F | 74.8–75.7 °F |
| Tue 6 | 75.2 °F | 75.0–75.6 °F |
| Mon 5 | 75.2 °F | 75.0–75.4 °F |
| Sun 4 | 75.4 °F | 75.0–75.7 °F |
| Sat 3 | 75.4 °F | 74.8–75.9 °F |
| Fri 2 | 75.0 °F | 74.7–75.2 °F |
| Thu 1 | 75.0 °F | 74.5–75.6 °F |
| Wed 30 | 74.5 °F | 74.1–74.7 °F |
| Tue 29 | 74.3 °F | 74.1–74.3 °F |
| Mon 28 | 74.3 °F | 74.1–74.7 °F |
| Sun 27 | 74.3 °F | 74.1–74.3 °F |
| Sat 26 | 74.3 °F | 74.1–74.3 °F |
| Fri 25 | 74.3 °F | 74.3–74.3 °F |
| Thu 24 | 74.5 °F | 74.3–74.5 °F |
| Wed 23 | 74.5 °F | 74.5–74.5 °F |
| Tue 22 | 74.7 °F | 74.5–74.7 °F |
| Mon 21 | 74.7 °F | 74.5–74.7 °F |
| Sun 20 | 74.7 °F | 74.7–74.7 °F |
| Sat 19 | 74.7 °F | 74.7–74.8 °F |
| Fri 18 | 74.8 °F | 74.8–74.8 °F |
| Thu 17 | 75.0 °F | 74.8–75.2 °F |
| Wed 16 | 74.8 °F | 74.7–75.0 °F |
| Tue 15 | 74.7 °F | 74.7–74.8 °F |
| Mon 14 | 74.7 °F | 74.7–74.7 °F |
| Sun 13 | 74.7 °F | 74.7–74.7 °F |
| Sat 12 | 74.7 °F | 74.7–74.8 °F |
| Fri 11 | 74.8 °F | 74.8–74.8 °F |
| Thu 10 | 75.0 °F | 74.8–75.0 °F |
| Wed 9 | 74.8 °F | 74.7–75.2 °F |
| Tue 8 | 74.8 °F | 74.7–75.0 °F |
| Mon 7 | 74.8 °F | 74.7–74.8 °F |
| Sun 6 | 74.8 °F | 74.7–74.8 °F |
| Sat 5 | 74.8 °F | 74.7–74.8 °F |
| Fri 4 | 74.8 °F | 74.8–75.0 °F |
| Thu 3 | 74.8 °F | 74.8–75.0 °F |
| Wed 2 | 74.8 °F | 74.8–74.8 °F |
| Tue 1 | 74.8 °F | 74.8–75.0 °F |
| Mon 31 | 75.0 °F | 74.8–75.0 °F |
| Sun 30 | 75.0 °F | 75.0–75.2 °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 IsangelQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Isangel?
77.5 °F; through the day it ranges 76.6–77.9 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It warms over the next few days: about 79.1 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 Isangel in October?
In October, the water in Isangel averages 77.1 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
How warm is the water in Isangel in March?
In March, the water in Isangel averages 82.6 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
When is the best time to swim in Isangel?
In Isangel the water is pleasant year-round: 75.7–82.6 °F on average, depending on the month. The water is warmest in March (82.6 °F on average) and coldest in August (75.7 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Isangel is about normal for late October today.
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Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 0.7 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 10:46 am (local time).
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