What is the current water temperature in La Rochelle?

Q: What is the current water temperature in La Rochelle?

As of now, in La Rochelle, the water temperature is 9.84°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in La Rochelle

Detailed information about the current water temperature in La Rochelle. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

49.7

°F

January 29, 21:57

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

49.2°F

Tomorrow:

49.7°F

Sunrise:

08:32

Sunset:

18:05

Day Length:

9 h. 33 min.

La Rochelle in February

Minimum:

47.2°F

Average:

50.4°F

Maximum:

52.9°F

Sea water temperature in La Rochelle today

As of now, in La Rochelle, the water temperature is 49.7°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 1.9°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 50.0°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 45.3°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 49.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in La Rochelle

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 15	45.0°F	47.8°F	48.3°F
Jan 16	45.4°F	47.5°F	48.1°F
Jan 17	46.2°F	46.6°F	48.1°F
Jan 18	46.1°F	46.8°F	47.9°F
Jan 19	47.2°F	46.3°F	47.8°F
Jan 20	47.0°F	46.0°F	47.6°F
Jan 21	48.0°F	46.5°F	47.8°F
Jan 22	48.5°F	45.8°F	47.7°F
Jan 23	48.6°F	45.8°F	47.6°F
Jan 24	48.1°F	46.6°F	47.6°F
Jan 25	48.3°F	46.7°F	47.8°F
Jan 26	47.2°F	47.4°F	47.7°F
Jan 27	48.4°F	47.8°F	47.9°F
Jan 28	49.2°F	47.8°F	48.0°F
Jan 29	49.7°F	47.8°F	47.8°F
Jan 30	49.7°F	47.7°F	47.8°F
Jan 31	49.7°F	47.4°F	47.9°F
Feb 1	49.7°F	46.8°F	47.8°F
Feb 2	49.9°F	47.4°F	48.0°F
Feb 3	49.8°F	47.0°F	47.9°F
Feb 4	50.0°F	46.3°F	48.1°F
Feb 5	50.1°F	46.7°F	48.3°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in La Rochelle by month

In an average year, La Rochelle offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in La Rochelle was recorded on August 26, 2023, reaching a 74.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 11, 2026, dipping to 43.8°F. The average readings by season are 49.3°F in Winter, 55.5°F in Spring, 68.6°F in Summer, and 62.2°F in Autumn.