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

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

Merville is a coastal city in France. It is a rather small-sized town close to the water with a population of 9104 people. The water temperature around Merville varies extremely throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 5.7°C (42.2°F) in January up to 19.3°C (66.7°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Merville 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 Merville?

The current water temperature in the month of February near Merville is ca:
6°C (42°F)

Are there surf spots in close proximity to Merville?

There are not many surf spots close to Merville. The closest decent spot is Dunkerque, which is 31.1km (21.4miles) away from Merville. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Dunkerque and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Merville are Nieuwpoort, which is roughly 34.4km (21.4miles) away, and Oye plage escardines, located ca 36.1km (22.4miles) from Merville.

Are there white sand beaches near Merville?

There are not too many beaches near to Merville. A beach that might be worth checking out is Ostend, which is only 41.4km (25.7miles) away from Merville. Another fun beach near Merville is Bredene, which is approximately 43.3km (26.9miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Merville?

The sea temperature around Merville is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (67°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 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 scuba diving around Merville. Nevertheless, during winter, water temperatures drop down to roughly 6°C (42°F). During this time, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people 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 better to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Merville?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 6 to 11°C (42-51°F) during December, January, and February. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during summer when sea temperatures range from 14 to 19°C (58-67°F). Fish which can frequently be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Merville: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Merville...

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