Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Les Peintures, France

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Les Peintures...

Les Peintures is a coastal city in France. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 1298 people. The water temperature around Les Peintures has extreme variability year round. The temperature ranges from 10.7°C (51.2°F) in February up to 21.1°C (69.9°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 15°C (60°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Les Peintures 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 Les Peintures?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters close to Les Peintures is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Les Peintures. The next good one is Mascaret St Pardon, which is just 15km (33.1miles) away from Les Peintures. Click here to check out more information on Mascaret St Pardon and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Les Peintures are Carcans, which is 53.3km (33.1miles) away, and Hourtin Plage, located ca 53.4km (33.1miles) from Les Peintures.

Are there beaches located close to Les Peintures?

No, not many beaches are located in proximity to Les Peintures. A good beach nearby is Magdalena, which is 168km (104.4miles) away from Les Peintures. If you have some extra time, you can also try Salinas, which is approximately 214.2km (133miles) away from Les Peintures.

What wetsuit is needed for Les Peintures?

The water temperature around Les Peintures is relatively cold, reaching up to 21°C (70°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, water temperatures drop down to nearly 11°C (51°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very good 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Les Peintures?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions alter 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 are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during summer when temperatures go up to 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Les Peintures: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Les Peintures...

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