Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Flic en Flac, Mauritius

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Flic en Flac...

Flic en Flac is a coastal city in Mauritius. It is a fairly dense town close to the ocean with a population of 2010 people. The water temperature around Flic en Flac changes moderately year round. The temperature ranges from 23.3°C (73.9°F) in September up to 28.4°C (83.1°F) in the month of February, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 26°C (78°F) and the best time for water activities is late winter, since Flic en Flac is located in the southern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Flic en Flac?

The current water temperature in the month of October near Flic en Flac is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

Yes, there are a few surf spots in proximity to Flic en Flac. The closest one is Black rocks, which is just 3.1km (2.3miles) away from Flic en Flac. Click here for directions and for more information on Black rocks and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Flic en Flac are Tamarin Bay, which is roughly 3.8km (2.3miles) away, and Le Morne, located ca 12.3km (7.6miles) from Flic en Flac.

Are there sandy beaches close by?

There are a few other beautiful beaches close to Flic en Flac. The closest one is Flic en Flac, which is 0.4km (0.3miles) away from Flic en Flac. Another gorgeous beach near Flic en Flac is La Preneuse, which is 5.6km (3.5miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Flic en Flac?

The sea temperature around Flic en Flac is extremely warm, reaching up to 28°C (83°F) in the months of January, February, and March. During this time, in the late summer, a wetsuit is typically not needed for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during early fall, sea temperatures cool down to approximately 23°C (74°F). In this season, a 1mm wetsuit top or a jumpsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok without a rashguard or light wetsuit top . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a thin wetsuit or jumpsuit.

How is the diving and fishing close to Flic en Flac?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 23 to 28°C (74-83°F) during fall. Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during winter when temperatures reach 23 to 28°C (74-83°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Flic en Flac: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Flic en Flac...

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