What is the current water temperature in Basse-Terre?

As of now, in Basse-Terre, the water temperature is 27.89°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Basse-Terre

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Basse-Terre. 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.

82.2

°F

January 7, 23:46

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

82.3°F

Tomorrow:

82.2°F

Sunrise:

06:37

Sunset:

17:50

Day Length:

11 h. 13 min.

Basse-Terre in January

Minimum:

80.5°F

Average:

81.4°F

Maximum:

82.5°F

Sea water temperature in Basse-Terre today

As of now, in Basse-Terre, the water temperature is 82.2°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.2°F higher 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 stay about the same.

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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.1°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 80.2°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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 82.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Basse-Terre

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	82.5°F	82.3°F	81.4°F
Jan 2	82.4°F	82.3°F	81.3°F
Jan 3	82.6°F	82.1°F	81.4°F
Jan 4	82.4°F	82.4°F	81.3°F
Jan 5	82.2°F	82.1°F	81.2°F
Jan 6	82.3°F	82.1°F	81.2°F
Jan 7	82.2°F	82.1°F	81.0°F
Jan 8	82.2°F	82.2°F	81.1°F
Jan 9	82.3°F	82.3°F	81.1°F
Jan 10	82.2°F	82.1°F	81.0°F
Jan 11	82.1°F	82.0°F	80.9°F
Jan 12	82.0°F	81.8°F	80.9°F
Jan 13	82.0°F	81.7°F	80.8°F
Jan 14	82.0°F	81.8°F	80.8°F
Dec 24	83.2°F	82.4°F	81.9°F
Dec 25	83.1°F	82.3°F	81.8°F
Dec 26	83.1°F	82.5°F	81.8°F
Dec 27	83.3°F	82.7°F	81.8°F
Dec 28	83.2°F	82.5°F	81.7°F
Dec 29	83.1°F	82.4°F	81.6°F
Dec 30	83.0°F	82.5°F	81.6°F
Dec 31	82.7°F	82.3°F	81.5°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 Basse-Terre by month

In Basse-Terre, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Basse-Terre was recorded on September 20, 2023, reaching a 87.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 9, 2019, dipping to 79.0°F. The average readings by season are 81.1°F in Winter, 81.0°F in Spring, 83.3°F in Summer, and 84.5°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Port-Louis	82.0°F	32mi
Plymouth	81.8°F	58mi
Brades	81.8°F	63mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Basse-Terre