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

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

Morbecque is a coastal city in France. It is a quite little city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 2873 people. The water temperature around Morbecque varies dramatically during 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 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 Morbecque 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 Morbecque?

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

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Morbecque. A spot that might be worth checking out is Dunkerque, which is roughly 26.1km (18.5miles) away from Morbecque. Click here for more information on Dunkerque and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Morbecque are Oye plage escardines, which is ca 29.9km (18.5miles) away, and Nieuwpoort, located ca 31.7km (19.7miles) from Morbecque.

Are there beautiful beaches near by?

No, there are not many beaches in close proximity to Morbecque. The closest decent beach is Ostend, which is only 40.2km (25miles) away from Morbecque. Another gorgeous beach near Morbecque is Bredene, which is approximately 42.2km (26.2miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness do I need for Morbecque?

The water temperature around Morbecque 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 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during winter, water temperatures reach lows of roughly 6°C (42°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be ok 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 bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Morbecque?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot 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 love this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures go up to 14 to 19°C (58-67°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Morbecque: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Morbecque...

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