What is the current water temperature in Lorient?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Lorient?

As of now, in Lorient, the water temperature is 9.46°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 Lorient

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Lorient. 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.

49.0

°F

March 4, 06:45

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

49.1°F

Tomorrow:

49.2°F

Sunrise:

07:49

Sunset:

19:02

Day Length:

11 h. 13 min.

Lorient in March

Minimum:

50.3°F

Average:

52.0°F

Maximum:

54.5°F

Sea water temperature in Lorient today

As of now, in Lorient, the water temperature is 49.0°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 0.3°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 51.7°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 46.1°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 49.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Lorient

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 18	48.2°F	50.8°F	49.2°F
Feb 19	48.4°F	50.8°F	49.1°F
Feb 20	49.0°F	50.6°F	49.2°F
Feb 21	50.2°F	50.5°F	49.3°F
Feb 22	50.7°F	50.3°F	49.4°F
Feb 23	49.4°F	50.9°F	49.3°F
Feb 24	49.5°F	51.1°F	49.4°F
Feb 25	50.3°F	51.6°F	49.7°F
Feb 26	50.1°F	51.7°F	49.7°F
Feb 27	50.1°F	51.6°F	49.6°F
Feb 28	49.5°F	51.7°F	49.5°F
Mar 1	49.4°F	52.0°F	49.4°F
Mar 2	49.1°F	51.9°F	49.4°F
Mar 3	49.1°F	51.9°F	49.4°F
Mar 4	49.0°F	51.7°F	49.3°F
Mar 5	49.2°F	51.7°F	49.6°F
Mar 6	49.3°F	51.3°F	49.6°F
Mar 7	49.2°F	51.4°F	49.5°F
Mar 8	49.1°F	51.1°F	49.4°F
Mar 9	49.2°F	51.2°F	49.5°F
Mar 10	49.2°F	51.0°F	49.5°F
Mar 11	49.4°F	32.0°F	49.7°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 Lorient by month

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

The warmest water in Lorient was recorded on July 19, 2022, reaching a 68.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 21, 2025, dipping to 44.8°F. The average readings by season are 50.9°F in Winter, 53.5°F in Spring, 63.4°F in Summer, and 60.2°F in Autumn.