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

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

Orchies is a coastal city in France. It is a quite dense city close to the ocean with a population of 7692 people. The water temperature around Orchies changes dramatically 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 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 Orchies 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 Orchies?

The current water temperature in the month of April in the waters near Orchies is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Orchies. A spot, which is not too far away, is Nieuwpoort, which is about 52.3km (32.6miles) away from Orchies. Click here to check out more information on Nieuwpoort and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Orchies are Westende, which is 52.4km (32.6miles) away, and Middelkerke, located ca 52.8km (32.8miles) from Orchies.

Are there beaches close by?

There are not many beaches in proximity to Orchies. One beach, which is not too far away, is Ostend, which is only 53.4km (33.2miles) away from Orchies. Another good beach near Orchies is Bredene, roughly 54.2km (33.7miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Orchies?

The sea temperature around Orchies 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 recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Orchies. Nevertheless, during winter, temperatures drop down to approximately 6°C (42°F). During these months, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to feel not too cold, but some people might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts 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 Orchies?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 6 to 11°C (42-51°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during summer when sea temperatures reach 14 to 19°C (58-67°F). Fish which can frequently be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Orchies: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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