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

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

Maillezais is a coastal city in France. It is a quite dense city close to the water with a population of 1042 people. The water temperature around Maillezais has extreme variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 7.8°C (46.1°F) in February up to 19.9°C (67.8°F) in the month of September, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 14°C (57°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Maillezais 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 Maillezais?

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

Are there surf spots located close to Maillezais?

There are not many surf spots close to Maillezais. The next good one is La Tranche sur Mer, which is roughly 32.9km (21.4miles) away from Maillezais. Click here for more information on La Tranche sur Mer and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Maillezais are Le Phare du Groin du Cou, which is approximately 34.4km (21.4miles) away, and La Terriere, located approximately 35.2km (21.8miles) from Maillezais.

Are there beaches near Maillezais?

Not too many beaches are located close to Maillezais. One that might be worth checking out is Magdalena, which is almost 227.4km (141.2miles) away from Maillezais. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also visit El Sardinero, which is ca 252.1km (156.6miles) away from Maillezais.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Maillezais?

The sea temperature around Maillezais is relatively cold, reaching up to 20°C (68°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to be in the water for several hours, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Maillezais. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures reach lows of 8°C (46°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Maillezais?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 8 to 13°C (46-55°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during fall when temperatures range from 15 to 20°C (59-68°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Maillezais: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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