Carolles Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

(Normandy, France)

Today's Carolles sea temperature is 17.4 °C

(Which is 3.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Mean: 13.6 °C
Range: 11.7 °C to 15.0 °C
Statistics for 30 May (1981–2005)

    Today, many surfers would wear a summer wetsuit.

    The water temperature (17 °C) at Carolles is relatively warm. If the sun does come out as forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a summer wetsuit. Effective air temperature of 19 °C.

    France Sea Water Temperature

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

    Map of current France
    Sea Water Temperature Anomalies

    (compared with long term averages
    at this time of year)

    (click thumbnails to expand)

    Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Carolles. 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.

    Carolles Water Temperature Graph

    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.

    Carolles sea temperatures peak in the range 17 to 19°C (63 to 66°F) on around the 17th of August and are at their coldest on about the 1st of March, in the range 8 to 10°C (46 to 50°F). The warmest seasonal sea temperatures at Carolles in the middle of August lend themselves to a 4/3mm wetsuit or a 3/2mm suit and 3mm neoprene boots. The coldest sea temperatures at Carolles mean that you will need a flexible 6/5/4mm wetsuit or a well fitting 5/4mm wetsuit with gloves and 5mm neoprene booties and a hood to surf here at the beginning of March.

    Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Carolles 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 Carolles. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

     

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