Calanque Balzac sea temperature
Sea-surface temperature for Calanque Balzac, France, with the 7-day outlook and what to wear.
What is the sea temperature at Calanque Balzac today? (20 Oct)
The sea at Calanque Balzac is 22.3 °C today. Comfortable without a wetsuit, though a top helps on a long session or a windy day. The sea and the air are within a degree or so of each other.
Calanque Balzac sea temperature — next 7 days
Sea temperature is cooling across the week, by about 2.4 °C from start to end.
| Date | Sea temp | Range | Suggested wetsuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 Octtoday | 22.3 °C22.2–22.3 °C | 22.2–22.3 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
| Wed 21 Oct | 22.1 °C21.9–22.2 °C | 21.9–22.2 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
| Thu 22 Oct | 21.5 °C21.2–21.9 °C | 21.2–21.9 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Fri 23 Oct | 21.1 °C20.9–21.2 °C | 20.9–21.2 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Sat 24 Oct | 20.7 °C20.4–20.9 °C | 20.4–20.9 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Sun 25 Oct | 20.1 °C19.9–20.4 °C | 19.9–20.4 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Mon 26 Oct | 19.9 °C19.8–19.9 °C | 19.8–19.9 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
Figures are modelled sea-surface temperature, not readings from a buoy or a thermometer in the shallows — expect a degree either way, and more in a shallow bay on a hot afternoon. Wetsuit suggestions are general guidance: cold tolerance varies a lot between people, and wind, session length and air temperature matter as much as the water does.
What wetsuit for what sea temperature?
| Sea temperature | Wetsuit | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| 24 °C and above | Boardshorts or swimsuit | — |
| 22–24 °CCalanque Balzac today | Rash vest or 1 mm top | — |
| 19–22 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit | — |
| 17–19 °C | 3/2 mm full suit | — |
| 14–17 °C | 4/3 mm full suitboots on longer sessions | boots on longer sessions |
| 11–14 °C | 5/4 mm full suitboots and gloves | boots and gloves |
| 7–11 °C | 5/4/3 mm hooded full suitboots and gloves | boots and gloves |
| Below 7 °C | 6/5 mm hooded full suitthick boots and gloves | thick boots and gloves |
Conditions at Calanque Balzac
Water temperature is one input. For wave height, wind and a 0–100 score per sport and ability level, see the full forecast.
Sea temperature near Calanque Balzac
Frequently asked questions.
What is the sea temperature at Calanque Balzac today?
The sea at Calanque Balzac, France is 22.3 °C today. This is modelled sea-surface temperature rather than a buoy reading, so allow a degree either way.
What wetsuit do I need at Calanque Balzac?
At 22.3 °C, rash vest or 1 mm top is the usual choice at Calanque Balzac. Comfortable without a wetsuit, though a top helps on a long session or a windy day. Cold tolerance varies, and wind and session length matter as much as the water temperature.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Calanque Balzac?
At 22.3 °C the sea at Calanque Balzac is comfortable for swimming without neoprene for most people.
How much does the sea temperature at Calanque Balzac change over a week?
Over the next 7 days the sea at Calanque Balzac stays between 19.8 °C and 22.3 °C. Open water changes temperature slowly, so it rarely moves much inside a week — seasonal change is what matters.
