Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Mont-de-Marsan, France

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Mont-de-Marsan...

Mont-de-Marsan is a coastal city in France. It is a fairly dense town close to the ocean with a population of 36205 people. The water temperature around Mont-de-Marsan has average variability year round. The temperature ranges from 10.6°C (51.1°F) in February up to 20.5°C (68.8°F) in the month of September, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 15°C (60°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Mont-de-Marsan 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 Mont-de-Marsan?

The current water temperature in the month of February near Mont-de-Marsan is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Mont-de-Marsan. A good spot nearby is St Girons Plage, which is roughly 43.4km (27miles) away from Mont-de-Marsan. Click here for more information on St Girons Plage and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Mont-de-Marsan are Contis plage, which is approximately 43.4km (27miles) away, and Arna plage, located roughly 43.8km (27.2miles) from Mont-de-Marsan.

Are there sandy beaches close by?

Not too many beaches are located close to Mont-de-Marsan. The next good beach is Magdalena, which is more than 104.6km (64.9miles) away from Mont-de-Marsan. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also visit Salinas, ca 146.9km (91.2miles) away from Mont-de-Marsan.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Mont-de-Marsan?

The sea temperature around Mont-de-Marsan is relatively cold, reaching up to 20°C (69°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 a good amount of time, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Mont-de-Marsan. Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures come down to nearly 11°C (51°F). During these months, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Mont-de-Marsan?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 11 to 16°C (51-60°F) during January, February, and March. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during fall when sea temperatures range from 15 to 20°C (60-69°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Mont-de-Marsan: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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