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

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

Loctudy is a coastal city in France. It is a quite dense city close to the water with a population of 3867 people. The water temperature around Loctudy varies slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 9.1°C (48.5°F) in February up to 16.6°C (62°F) in the month of September, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 13°C (56°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Loctudy 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 Loctudy?

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

Are there surf spots located close to Loctudy?

Yes, there are a few surf spots close to Loctudy. The nearest one is Treustel, which is 1.8km (2miles) away from Loctudy. Click here to check out more information on Treustel and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Loctudy are Lesconil, which is ca 3.2km (2miles) away, and Le goudoul, located approximately 4km (2.5miles) from Loctudy.

Are there beaches near by?

Not too many beaches are in close proximity to Loctudy. The next good beach is Mounts Bay, which is more than 163.5km (101.5miles) away from Loctudy. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try Maenporth, ca 163.6km (101.6miles) away from Loctudy.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Loctudy?

The sea temperature around Loctudy is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (62°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Loctudy. Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures cool down to nearly 9°C (48°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Loctudy?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba 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 January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during fall when sea temperatures range from 12 to 17°C (53-62°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Loctudy: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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