Plage du Petit Bec sea temperature
Sea-surface temperature for Plage du Petit Bec, France, with the 7-day outlook and what to wear.
What is the sea temperature at Plage du Petit Bec today? (3 Sept)
The sea at Plage du Petit Bec is 21.7 °C today. Most people want a shorty, especially once the wind picks up. The sea is about 2 °C warmer than the air, so it will feel mild going in.
Plage du Petit Bec sea temperature — next 7 days
Sea temperature is cooling across the week, by about 0.4 °C from start to end.
| Date | Sea temp | Range | Suggested wetsuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 3 Septtoday | 21.9 °C | 21.6–22.2 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Fri 4 Sept | 22.0 °C | 21.7–22.2 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Sat 5 Sept | 22.2 °C | 21.7–22.9 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
| Sun 6 Sept | 22.3 °C | 22.1–22.4 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
| Mon 7 Sept | 22.2 °C | 22.1–22.3 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
| Tue 8 Sept | 22.0 °C | 21.9–22.1 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Wed 9 Sept | 21.5 °C | 21.2–21.8 °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 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top | — |
| 19–22 °CPlage du Petit Bec today | 2 mm shorty or spring suit | — |
| 17–19 °C | 3/2 mm full suit | — |
| 14–17 °C | 4/3 mm full suit | boots on longer sessions |
| 11–14 °C | 5/4 mm full suit | boots and gloves |
| 7–11 °C | 5/4/3 mm hooded full suit | boots and gloves |
| Below 7 °C | 6/5 mm hooded full suit | thick boots and gloves |
Conditions at Plage du Petit Bec
Water temperature is one input. For wave height, wind and a 0–100 score per sport and ability level, see the full forecast.
Frequently asked questions.
What is the sea temperature at Plage du Petit Bec today?
The sea at Plage du Petit Bec, France is 21.7 °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 Plage du Petit Bec?
At 21.7 °C, 2 mm shorty or spring suit is the usual choice at Plage du Petit Bec. Most people want a shorty, especially once the wind picks up. Cold tolerance varies, and wind and session length matter as much as the water temperature.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Plage du Petit Bec?
At 21.7 °C the sea at Plage du Petit Bec is comfortable for swimming without neoprene for most people.
How much does the sea temperature at Plage du Petit Bec change over a week?
Over the next 7 days the sea at Plage du Petit Bec stays between 21.2 °C and 22.9 °C. Open water changes temperature slowly, so it rarely moves much inside a week — seasonal change is what matters.
