Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near La Chapelle-Basse-Mer, France

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about La Chapelle-Basse-Mer...

La Chapelle-Basse-Mer is a coastal city in France. It is a comparatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 4595 people. The water temperature around La Chapelle-Basse-Mer has average variability year round. The temperature ranges from 8.1°C (46.7°F) in March up to 17.9°C (64.3°F) in the month of July, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 13°C (56°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since La Chapelle-Basse-Mer 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 La Chapelle-Basse-Mer?

The current water temperature in the month of December near La Chapelle-Basse-Mer is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to La Chapelle-Basse-Mer. The closest decent spot is La Courance, which is about 43.8km (29.4miles) away from La Chapelle-Basse-Mer. Click here for directions and for more information on La Courance and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near La Chapelle-Basse-Mer are Pornichet, which is 47.3km (29.4miles) away, and St jean de monts, located 48.4km (30.1miles) from La Chapelle-Basse-Mer.

Are there nice beaches close by?

No, not too many beaches are located in close proximity to La Chapelle-Basse-Mer. The closest decent beach is Ventnor, which is 229.8km (142.7miles) away from La Chapelle-Basse-Mer. If you have some extra time, you can also visit Torcross, roughly 230.8km (143.4miles) away from La Chapelle-Basse-Mer.

What wetsuit is needed for La Chapelle-Basse-Mer?

The water temperature around La Chapelle-Basse-Mer is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (64°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during early spring, sea temperatures drop down to approximately 8°C (47°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to La Chapelle-Basse-Mer?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 8 to 13°C (47-56°F) during February, March, and April. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions change during summer when water temperatures reach 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to La Chapelle-Basse-Mer: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about La Chapelle-Basse-Mer...

Do you know what the the city Santa Flavia in Italy, the city Calatafimi in Italy, and the city Cantallops in Spain have in common with La Chapelle-Basse-Mer? Click on the links to find out...