France
Vendée · Atlantic Ocean

Plage des Sables-d'Olonne

Famed crescent-shaped Vendée town beach.

Warm water with a light chop and a light breeze — great swimming conditions.

Sea temperature now
24.0°Chot
Excellent
Updated just now · Source: Open-Meteo Marine
Air temperature
23.5°C
Wave height
0.8 m
Wind
11.9 km/h
UV index
6.2 UV index

Location

Plage des Sables-d'Olonne on the map, with nearby beaches and live sea temperatures.

7-day forecast

Water, air, waves, wind and UV outlook for the week ahead.

Wetsuit recommendation

No wetsuit

At 24.0°C the water is warm enough to swim and surf in just a swimsuit or boardshorts.

Surf & watersports
Tropical-feel conditions. Most swimmers stay comfortable for an hour or more without thermal protection. UV exposure is the bigger risk — sunscreen and a rash vest are worth packing.
Open-water swimming
Open-water swims of 60+ minutes feel comfortable with no neoprene.

Recommendation tuned for Plage des Sables-d'Olonne's current water temperature. Individual tolerance, wind chill, and session length all matter — when in doubt, size up.

Quick answer

Can I swim at Plage des Sables-d'Olonne today?

The sea is currently 24.0°C — excellent swimming conditions. Most swimmers will find it pleasant.

Key takeaways
  • • Located in Vendée, France (Atlantic Ocean).
  • Family friendly with calm, accessible water.
  • • Live data refreshed hourly from Open-Meteo Marine.

Monthly sea temperature averages

Tap any month to see what to expect — based on regional climatology.

13°C24°C· Current month outlined· “Best” = within 2°C of the annual peak

Year-round sea temperature

Best swim months: Jun – Jul – Aug – Sep

MonthSeaComfort
Jan13°CCold
Feb13°CCold
Mar13°CCold
Apr14°CBracing
May17°CBracing
Jun20°CPleasant
Jul23°CWarm
Aug24°CWarm
Sep22°CWarm
Oct19°CPleasant
Nov16°CBracing
Dec14°CBracing

Nearby beaches

The closest coastline, with live water temperatures.