Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Castres-Gironde, France

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Castres-Gironde...

Castres-Gironde is a coastal city in France. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the water with a population of 1642 people. The water temperature around Castres-Gironde changes 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 graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 16°C (60°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Castres-Gironde 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 Castres-Gironde?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Castres-Gironde is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Castres-Gironde?

There are not too many surf spots close to Castres-Gironde. A spot, which is not too far away, is Mascaret St Pardon, which is 16.3km (24.1miles) away from Castres-Gironde. Click here for more information on Mascaret St Pardon and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Castres-Gironde are Dune du Pyla, which is 38.8km (24.1miles) away, and Grand Crohot, located roughly 39.3km (24.4miles) from Castres-Gironde.

Are there nice beaches near by?

No, not too many beaches are near to Castres-Gironde. The closest decent beach is Magdalena, which is 137.5km (85.4miles) away from Castres-Gironde. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out Salinas, 183.5km (114miles) away from Castres-Gironde.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Castres-Gironde?

The water temperature around Castres-Gironde 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 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Castres-Gironde. However, during winter, temperatures drop down to 11°C (52°F). During these months, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to feel not too cold, but some people might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Castres-Gironde?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 11 to 16°C (52-61°F) during December, January, and February. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when water temperatures reach 16 to 21°C (60-69°F). Fish which like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Castres-Gironde: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Castres-Gironde...

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