La Couarde/Mer (Ile de Re) Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

The water temperature (10 °C / 50 °F) at La Couarde/Mer (Ile de Re) is quite cold. Despite the sun, windchill of 7 °C / 45 °F means that surfers will need plenty of neoprene. Wear a quality winter wetsuit, a neoprene hood, gloves and boots. A windchill factor of (7 °C / 45 °F).

Map of current France Surface Water Temperatures based on measurements from oceanographic satellites

Map of current France Sea Water Temperature Anomalies (compared with long term averages at this time of year)

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Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for La Couarde/Mer (Ile de Re). This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.

All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.

La Couarde/Mer (Ile de Re) water temperatures peak in the range 19 to 24°C (66 to 75°F) on around the 13th of August and are at their lowest on about the 29th of February, in the range 10 to 12°C (50 to 54°F). La Couarde/Mer (Ile de Re) water temperatures are highest in the third week of August. Surfers should use a 2mm long sleeve shorty or a 3/2mm spring wetsuit if the wind is up. At its lowest in late February, low water temperatures at La Couarde/Mer (Ile de Re) are suited to a 5/4mm or 5/3mm good quality wetsuit with neoprene gloves and 3mm boots. You will need a hood if it's windy or the air is cold.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at La Couarde/Mer (Ile de Re) can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages. This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at La Couarde/Mer (Ile de Re). Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

Latest surface water temperature for the entire globe. Click the image to view a larger version.