Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near La Roche-Derrien, France

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about La Roche-Derrien...

La Roche-Derrien is a coastal city in France. It is a fairly small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 1063 people. The water temperature around La Roche-Derrien has average variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 9.5°C (49.1°F) in March up to 16°C (60.8°F) in the month of September, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 13°C (55°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since La Roche-Derrien 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 Roche-Derrien?

The current water temperature in the month of December near La Roche-Derrien is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

Yes, there are a few surf spots in proximity to La Roche-Derrien. The closest one is Trestrignel, which is 9.3km (6.1miles) away from La Roche-Derrien. Click here for directions and for more information on Trestrignel and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near La Roche-Derrien are Pors-Nevez, which is roughly 9.9km (6.1miles) away, and Trestraou, located approximately 10.1km (6.3miles) from La Roche-Derrien.

Are there sandy beaches close to La Roche-Derrien?

Not too many beaches are located in close proximity to La Roche-Derrien. A good beach nearby is Salcombe, which is almost 105.5km (65.5miles) away from La Roche-Derrien. If you don't mind the drive, you can also visit Torcross, ca 106.5km (66.1miles) away from La Roche-Derrien.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for La Roche-Derrien?

The sea temperature around La Roche-Derrien is pretty cold, reaching up to 16°C (61°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a 4/3 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around La Roche-Derrien. Nevertheless, during early spring, temperatures drop down to 10°C (49°F). During these months, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, 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 bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to La Roche-Derrien?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 10 to 15°C (49-58°F) during spring. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during fall when sea temperatures range from 11 to 16°C (52-61°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to La Roche-Derrien: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about La Roche-Derrien...

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