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

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

Lancieux is a coastal city in France. It is a quite little city close to the ocean with a population of 1264 people. The water temperature around Lancieux changes slightly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 8°C (46.4°F) in March up to 17.7°C (63.9°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (54°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Lancieux 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 Lancieux?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters near Lancieux is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Yes, there are several surf spots in proximity to Lancieux. The nearest one is Dame jouanne, which is only 2km (1.4miles) away from Lancieux. Click here for directions and for more information on Dame jouanne and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Lancieux are Longchamps, which is ca 2.3km (1.4miles) away, and Le sillon, located 8.3km (5.1miles) from Lancieux.

Are there beaches near by?

No, not many beaches are in close proximity to Lancieux. The closest decent beach is Torcross, which is more than 132.4km (82.3miles) away from Lancieux. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also visit Salcombe, which is approximately 133.4km (82.9miles) away from Lancieux.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Lancieux?

The water temperature around Lancieux is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (64°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended 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 around Lancieux. Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, water temperatures come down to approximately 8°C (46°F). During these months, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to feel not too cold, but some people might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very cold 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 near Lancieux?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 8 to 13°C (46-55°F) during February, March, and April. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions usually change during summer when temperatures go up to 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish that like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Lancieux: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Lancieux...

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