Water temperature in Arkashon
.Let's focus on such an important indicator for a sea resort as water temperature. The peculiarity of the position of Arkashon, located on the shore of the estuary, creates favorable conditions for lovers of sea bathing.
The water temperature at any time of the year here is much warmer than at the same time in the Atlantic Ocean. In summer the water temperature in the bay does not rise above +23-26°C, and in winter it does not fall below +13-14°C.
The waves of the Atlantic Ocean also have their influence on the climate of Arcachon. The water temperature in Arcachon Bay even in winter is +13-14°C, while in the Atlantic Ocean the water temperature reaches only +10°C at the same time. In summer, the water in the bay warms up to +23-26°C, while in the Atlantic Ocean it is only +19°C during the same period.
The Arcachon Gulf is connected to the Atlantic Ocean by a narrow fairway and is protected by a sandy causeway. However, the tides in the bay are regular and have a powerful influence on the nature of the area. Suffice it to say that thanks to the tides the water in the bay is renewed twice a day. The sandbanks of the beaches also change under the influence of the Atlantic tides. The tide times are announced on all the beaches of Arcachon on special stands.
