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 13.38°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.

56.1

°F

April 18, 05:05

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

55.8°F

Tomorrow:

56.2°F

Sunrise:

07:20

Sunset:

21:07

Day Length:

13 h. 47 min.

Lorient in April

Minimum:

49.3°F

Average:

51.4°F

Maximum:

54.5°F

Sea water temperature in Lorient today

As of now, in Lorient, the water temperature is 56.1°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 2.2°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 56.1°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 52.2°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 57.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 56.2°F, while the maximum might reach 57.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Lorient

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 4	53.9°F	53.1°F	51.9°F
Apr 5	54.1°F	52.5°F	51.9°F
Apr 6	54.0°F	53.3°F	52.1°F
Apr 7	55.4°F	54.2°F	52.4°F
Apr 8	54.8°F	54.5°F	52.5°F
Apr 9	55.8°F	55.2°F	52.6°F
Apr 10	55.5°F	55.1°F	53.0°F
Apr 11	55.1°F	55.1°F	53.1°F
Apr 12	54.8°F	55.5°F	53.2°F
Apr 13	54.4°F	55.4°F	53.1°F
Apr 14	55.3°F	55.7°F	53.5°F
Apr 15	55.3°F	56.6°F	53.7°F
Apr 16	55.2°F	55.9°F	53.9°F
Apr 17	55.8°F	55.4°F	53.7°F
Apr 18	56.1°F	56.1°F	53.9°F
Apr 19	56.2°F	55.9°F	54.0°F
Apr 20	56.5°F	56.8°F	54.4°F
Apr 21	56.8°F	56.6°F	54.6°F
Apr 22	57.2°F	56.7°F	55.0°F
Apr 23	57.5°F	57.6°F	55.3°F
Apr 24	57.5°F	57.7°F	55.3°F
Apr 25	57.6°F	57.2°F	55.4°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 50.8°F in Winter, 53.9°F in Spring, 63.5°F in Summer, and 60.2°F in Autumn.