Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Fouquieres-les-Lens, France

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Fouquieres-les-Lens...

Fouquieres-les-Lens is a coastal city in France. It is a comparatively little city close to the water with a population of 7008 people. The water temperature around Fouquieres-les-Lens has extreme variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 5.7°C (42.2°F) in January up to 19.3°C (66.7°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Fouquieres-les-Lens 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 Fouquieres-les-Lens?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Fouquieres-les-Lens is about:

Are there surf spots near Fouquieres-les-Lens?

There are not too many surf spots close to Fouquieres-les-Lens. The closest decent spot is Dunkerque, which is roughly 49.7km (31.2miles) away from Fouquieres-les-Lens. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Dunkerque and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Fouquieres-les-Lens are Nieuwpoort, which is ca 50.2km (31.2miles) away, and Westende, located roughly 51.4km (31.9miles) from Fouquieres-les-Lens.

Are there beautiful beaches near Fouquieres-les-Lens?

No, there are not too many beaches close to Fouquieres-les-Lens. The next good one is Ostend, which is only 54.4km (33.8miles) away from Fouquieres-les-Lens. Another good beach near Fouquieres-les-Lens is Bredene, which is ca 55.8km (34.6miles) away.

What wetsuit do I need for Fouquieres-les-Lens?

The water temperature around Fouquieres-les-Lens is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (67°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 people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Fouquieres-les-Lens. Nevertheless, during winter, temperatures drop down to nearly 6°C (42°F). During this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Fouquieres-les-Lens?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 6 to 11°C (42-51°F) during December, January, and February. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during summer when sea temperatures reach 14 to 19°C (58-67°F). Fish which can often be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Fouquieres-les-Lens: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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