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

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

Montaure is a coastal city in France. It is a comparatively little city close to the ocean with a population of 1127 people. The water temperature around Montaure changes moderately throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 7.6°C (45.7°F) in February up to 17.6°C (63.7°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Montaure 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 Montaure?

The current water temperature in the month of October near Montaure is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Montaure. The closest decent spot is Trouville, which is just 46.2km (28.8miles) away from Montaure. Click here for directions and for more information on Trouville and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Montaure are Veules les Roses, which is roughly 46.3km (28.8miles) away, and Deauville, located roughly 46.8km (29.1miles) from Montaure.

Are there beautiful beaches close to Montaure?

No, not too many beaches are located in proximity to Montaure. One that might be worth checking out is Eastbourne, which is almost 111.6km (69.3miles) away from Montaure. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also visit Hastings, which is approximately 114.2km (70.9miles) away from Montaure.

What wetsuit is needed for Montaure?

The water temperature around Montaure 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 3/2 wetsuit might be required to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, water temperatures come down to approximately 8°C (46°F). During this time, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Montaure?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions vary 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. However, the conditions normally change during summer when temperatures go up to 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Montaure: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Montaure...

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