Sainte Barbe Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

Cold Sainte Barbe water temperature (10 °C / 51 °F) today. Despite the sunshine, we suggest wearing a thick winter wetsuit, and ideally a neoprene hood, gloves and boots too because of the windchill will make air temperatures feel close to freezing.

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 Sainte Barbe. 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.

Sainte Barbe sea temperatures peak in the range 17 to 21°C (63 to 70°F) on around the 9th of August and are at their coldest on about the 29th of February, in the range 10 to 11°C (50 to 52°F). The warmest Sainte Barbe sea temperatures in early to mid August require something like a 3/2mm fully sealed wetsuit. At its coldest in late February, low sea temperatures at Sainte Barbe 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 Sainte Barbe 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 Sainte Barbe. 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.