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

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

Locmariaquer is a coastal city in France. It is a quite dense city close to the ocean with a population of 1468 people. The water temperature around Locmariaquer varies slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 9°C (48.2°F) in March up to 18.5°C (65.3°F) in the month of July, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 14°C (57°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Locmariaquer 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 Locmariaquer?

The current water temperature in the month of May near Locmariaquer is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Yes, there are a few surf spots in proximity to Locmariaquer. The closest one is Les Crevettes Ste Barbe, which is only 9.9km (6.4miles) away from Locmariaquer. Click here to check out more information on Les Crevettes Ste Barbe and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Locmariaquer are Saint Pierre Quiberon-Port Blanc, which is 10.3km (6.4miles) away, and Saint Pierre Quiberon-Port Bara, located roughly 10.4km (6.4miles) from Locmariaquer.

Are there beaches close by?

Not too many beaches are located in proximity to Locmariaquer. A beach, which is not too far away, is Salcombe, which is 188km (116.7miles) away from Locmariaquer. If you have some extra time, you can also check out Torcross, which is roughly 189km (117.4miles) away from Locmariaquer.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Locmariaquer?

The sea temperature around Locmariaquer is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (65°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during February, March, and April, sea temperatures come down to 9°C (48°F). During this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 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 diving and fishing close to Locmariaquer?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 9 to 14°C (48-57°F) during spring. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during June, July, and August when temperatures go up to 14 to 19°C (56-65°F). Fish that like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Locmariaquer: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Locmariaquer...

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