Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Cap Ferret Chenal, France

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Cap Ferret Chenal...

Cap Ferret Chenal is a surf spot in France. The water temperature around Cap Ferret Chenal varies slightly during the year. The temperature ranges from 11°C (51.8°F) in January up to 20.5°C (69°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 16°C (60°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Cap Ferret Chenal 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 at Cap Ferret Chenal?

The current water temperature in the month of February at Cap Ferret Chenal is ca:

Are there any other surf spots in close proximity to Cap Ferret Chenal?

Yes, there are other surf spots close to Cap Ferret Chenal. The closest one is Cap Ferret, which is only 0.7km (0.5miles) away from Cap Ferret Chenal. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Cap Ferret and its water temperature. Another fun surfspot near Cap Ferret Chenal is Le petit train, which is ca 2.3km (1.4miles) away.

Are there sandy beaches close to Cap Ferret Chenal?

Not too many beaches are located in proximity to Cap Ferret Chenal. A good beach nearby is Magdalena, which is more than 107.6km (66.8miles) away from Cap Ferret Chenal. If you have some extra time, you can also visit El Sardinero, which is ca 150km (93.2miles) away from Cap Ferret Chenal.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Cap Ferret Chenal?

The sea temperature at Cap Ferret Chenal is relatively cold, reaching up to 21°C (69°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during December, January, and February, temperatures come down to roughly 11°C (52°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Cap Ferret Chenal?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 11 to 16°C (52-61°F) during winter. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during summer when temperatures range from 16 to 21°C (60-69°F). Fish that can frequently be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Cap Ferret Chenal: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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