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

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

Gelos is a coastal city in France. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the water with a population of 3728 people. The water temperature around Gelos has a large variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 10.8°C (51.4°F) in February up to 23.1°C (73.6°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 16°C (61°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Gelos 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 Gelos?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Gelos is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Gelos?

There are not too many surf spots close to Gelos. A spot that might be worth checking out is Capbreton-La pointe, which is 59.5km (37miles) away from Gelos. Click here to check out more information on Capbreton-La pointe and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Gelos are La Piste, which is ca 59.5km (37miles) away, and Le Santocha, located approximately 59.6km (37miles) from Gelos.

Are there nice beaches near by?

No, not too many beaches are near to Gelos. One that might be worth checking out is Magdalena, which is more than 103.4km (64.2miles) away from Gelos. If you have some extra time, you can also visit Salinas, ca 136.9km (85miles) away from Gelos.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Gelos?

The water temperature around Gelos is warm, reaching up to 23°C (74°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 1mm top or a jumpsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine without a rashguard or light wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Gelos. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, water 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 a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a very good 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Gelos?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit 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 love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during summer when sea temperatures range from 18 to 23°C (65-74°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Gelos: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Gelos...

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