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

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

Comps is a coastal city in France. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 1617 people. The water temperature around Comps changes dramatically throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 11.5°C (52.6°F) in February up to 25°C (77°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 17°C (62°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Comps 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 Comps?

The current water temperature in the month of October near Comps is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Comps. A spot, which is not too far away, is Palavas les Flots, which is roughly 40.4km (43.8miles) away from Comps. Click here to check out more information on Palavas les Flots and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Comps are La Guillotine, which is approximately 70.5km (43.8miles) away, and Canet plage, located approximately 112.6km (69.9miles) from Comps.

Are there beaches close by?

No, not too many beaches are close to Comps. A beach, which is not too far away, is Canet-en-Roussillon, which is more than 113.3km (70.4miles) away from Comps. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also visit Saint-Cyprien, roughly 118km (73.3miles) away from Comps.

What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for Comps?

The water temperature around Comps is warm, reaching up to 25°C (77°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a light wetsuit top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be fine without a rashguard or light top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during late winter, temperatures come down to 11°C (53°F). During this season, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Comps?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 11 to 16°C (53-62°F) during winter. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during summer when sea temperatures reach 20 to 25°C (68-77°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Comps: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Comps...

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