Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Grand-Fougeray, France

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Grand-Fougeray...

Grand-Fougeray is a coastal city in France. It is a quite little city close to the ocean with a population of 2156 people. The water temperature around Grand-Fougeray changes extremely throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 7.1°C (44.8°F) in March up to 19.6°C (67.2°F) in the month of July, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 13°C (56°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Grand-Fougeray 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 Grand-Fougeray?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Grand-Fougeray is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Grand-Fougeray. A good spot nearby is La Courance, which is about 42km (26.7miles) away from Grand-Fougeray. Click here to check out more information on La Courance and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Grand-Fougeray are Pornichet, which is ca 42.9km (26.7miles) away, and La Govelle, located ca 46.4km (28.8miles) from Grand-Fougeray.

Are there beaches close by?

No, not too many beaches are in close proximity to Grand-Fougeray. The next good beach is Torcross, which is more than 195.1km (121.2miles) away from Grand-Fougeray. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out Salcombe, which is 195.7km (121.5miles) away from Grand-Fougeray.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Grand-Fougeray?

The water temperature around Grand-Fougeray is relatively cold, reaching up to 20°C (67°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Grand-Fougeray. However, during February, March, and April, temperatures reach lows of 7°C (45°F). During this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, 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 advisable to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Grand-Fougeray?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (45-54°F) during February, March, and April. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during June, July, and August when temperatures reach 15 to 20°C (58-67°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Grand-Fougeray: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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