Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Boucau, France
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Boucau...
Boucau is a coastal city in France.
It is a fairly dense town close to the ocean with a population of 7532 people.
The water temperature around Boucau has a large variability during the year.
The temperature ranges from 10.8°C (51.4°F) in February up to 23.1°C (73.6°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 16°C (61°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Boucau 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 Boucau?
The current water temperature in the month of February in the waters around Boucau is ca:
11°C (51°F)
Are there surf spots close by?
Yes, there are a few surf spots in proximity to Boucau. The nearest one is Tarnos, which is 2.8km (1.9miles) away from Boucau.
Click here to check out more information on Tarnos and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Boucau are
Anglet-La Barre, which is 3km (1.9miles) away, and
Anglet-Le Furoncle, located roughly 3.1km (1.9miles) from Boucau.
Are there gorgeous beaches near by?
There are not many beaches in proximity to Boucau. A beach that might be worth checking out is
Magdalena, which is only 50.2km (31.2miles) away from Boucau. Another fun beach near Boucau is
Salinas, which is roughly 91.9km (57.1miles) away.
What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Boucau?
The sea temperature around Boucau is warm, reaching up to 23°C (74°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 1mm top or a jumpsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok without a rashguard or thin top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Boucau. Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures cool down to 11°C (51°F). During these months, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some people might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.
How is the diving and fishing near Boucau?
Due to significant water temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 11 to 16°C (51-60°F) during winter. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during summer when sea temperatures range from 18 to 23°C (65-74°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.
Directions to Boucau: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
