Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Ault, France

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Ault...

Ault is a coastal city in France. It is a quite dense city close to the ocean with a population of 1914 people. The water temperature around Ault changes significantly year round. The temperature ranges from 2.2°C (36°F) in February up to 17°C (62.7°F) in the month of July, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (51°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Ault is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Ault?

The current water temperature in the month of June near Ault is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Yes, there are a few surf spots in proximity to Ault. The closest one is Mers-Les-Bains, which is only 3.8km (9.1miles) away from Ault. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Mers-Les-Bains and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Ault are Berneval, which is roughly 14.7km (9.1miles) away, and Berck sur mer, located ca 21.6km (13.4miles) from Ault.

Are there beaches close by?

There are not too many beaches close to Ault. One beach, which is not too far away, is Lydd-on-Sea, which is just 61.7km (38.3miles) away from Ault. Another nice beach near Ault is Camber Sands, roughly 63.7km (39.6miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Ault?

The sea temperature around Ault is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (63°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during January, February, and March, temperatures reach lows of 2°C (36°F). During this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Ault?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (36-45°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during June, July, and August when temperatures reach 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Ault: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Ault...

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