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

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

Cognac is a coastal city in France. It is a quite dense city close to the water with a population of 20868 people. The water temperature around Cognac has moderate variability year round. The temperature ranges from 10.6°C (51.2°F) in February up to 19.9°C (67.8°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 15°C (59°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Cognac 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 Cognac?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Cognac is about:

Are there surf spots located close to Cognac?

There are not many surf spots close to Cognac. A spot, which is not too far away, is St Georges de Didonne-la jetee, which is roughly 32.8km (21.8miles) away from Cognac. Click here for directions and for more information on St Georges de Didonne-la jetee and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Cognac are Pontaillac, which is 35.2km (21.8miles) away, and Nauzan, located ca 36.2km (22.5miles) from Cognac.

Are there beaches close by?

Not too many beaches are close to Cognac. A beach, which is not too far away, is Magdalena, which is 195.2km (121.3miles) away from Cognac. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also visit El Sardinero, which is 231.8km (144miles) away from Cognac.

Which wetsuit thickness do I need for Cognac?

The sea temperature around Cognac is relatively cold, reaching up to 20°C (68°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Cognac. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures drop down to 11°C (51°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Cognac?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. 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. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during summer when temperatures reach 15 to 20°C (59-68°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Cognac: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Cognac...

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