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

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

Mortain is a coastal city in France. It is a fairly dense town close to the ocean with a population of 2470 people. The water temperature around Mortain varies extremely year round. The temperature ranges from 6.7°C (44.1°F) in January up to 17.8°C (64°F) in the month of July, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 13°C (55°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Mortain 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 Mortain?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters around Mortain is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Mortain. A good spot nearby is Carolles, which is about 29.8km (29.8miles) away from Mortain. Click here for directions and for more information on Carolles and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Mortain are Le sillon, which is roughly 47.9km (29.8miles) away, and Courseulles sur mer, located roughly 52.5km (32.6miles) from Mortain.

Are there sandy beaches close by?

Not many beaches are located in close proximity to Mortain. A beach that might be worth checking out is Ventnor, which is almost 135.1km (83.9miles) away from Mortain. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also visit Shanklin, which is 137.7km (85.5miles) away from Mortain.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Mortain?

The sea temperature around Mortain is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (64°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Mortain. Nevertheless, during December, January, and February, temperatures come down to nearly 7°C (44°F). During this time, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very cold 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 near Mortain?

Due to significant water temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (44-53°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during summer when temperatures reach 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish that can often be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Mortain: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Mortain...

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