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

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

Merlimont is a coastal city in France. It is a quite dense city close to the ocean with a population of 2960 people. The water temperature around Merlimont has significant variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 5.1°C (41.3°F) in February up to 18°C (64.5°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Merlimont 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 Merlimont?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Merlimont is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Yes, there are a few surf spots in proximity to Merlimont. The nearest one is Terminus berck, which is just 3.1km (2.5miles) away from Merlimont. Click here to check out more information on Terminus berck and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Merlimont are Berck sur mer, which is ca 4.1km (2.5miles) away, and Wimereux, located roughly 21.3km (13.3miles) from Merlimont.

Are there beaches close by?

There are not too many beaches in proximity to Merlimont. The closest decent beach is Lydd-on-Sea, which is only 43.9km (27.3miles) away from Merlimont. Another nice beach near Merlimont is Folkestone, which is 47.3km (29.4miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for Merlimont?

The sea temperature around Merlimont 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 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 . However, during late winter, water temperatures come down to approximately 5°C (41°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Merlimont?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures go up to 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Merlimont: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Merlimont...

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