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

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

Frelinghien is a coastal city in France. It is a comparatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 2361 people. The water temperature around Frelinghien changes significantly during 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 shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Frelinghien 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 Frelinghien?

The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters close to Frelinghien is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Frelinghien. A spot that might be worth checking out is Nieuwpoort, which is roughly 31.2km (19.8miles) away from Frelinghien. Click here for directions and for more information on Nieuwpoort and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Frelinghien are Westende, which is approximately 31.9km (19.8miles) away, and Middelkerke, located approximately 32.8km (20.4miles) from Frelinghien.

Are there nice beaches near by?

No, there are not many beaches in close proximity to Frelinghien. The next good one is Ostend, which is just 34.5km (21.4miles) away from Frelinghien. Another gorgeous beach near Frelinghien is Bredene, ca 35.8km (22.3miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for Frelinghien?

The water temperature around Frelinghien 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 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during winter, temperatures drop down to 6°C (42°F). During this time, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Frelinghien?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. 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. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures reach 14 to 19°C (58-67°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Frelinghien: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Frelinghien...

Do you know what the the city Belgentier in France, the city Borgoratto Alessandrino in Italy, and the city Plainview in United States have in common with Frelinghien? Click on the links to find out...