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

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

Orival is a coastal city in France. It is a rather small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 1088 people. The water temperature around Orival varies extremely year round. The temperature ranges from 5.5°C (41.9°F) in March up to 17.9°C (64.2°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Orival 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 Orival?

The current water temperature in the month of October near Orival is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

Yes, there are a few surf spots in proximity to Orival. The nearest one is Pourville, which is 15.5km (10.5miles) away from Orival. Click here for directions and for more information on Pourville and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Orival are Berneval, which is ca 16.9km (10.5miles) away, and Veules les Roses, located approximately 21km (13miles) from Orival.

Are there white sand beaches near by?

There are not too many beaches in proximity to Orival. One beach, which is not too far away, is Eastbourne, which is just 82.5km (51.2miles) away from Orival. Another beach near Orival is Hastings, which is ca 82.8km (51.4miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Orival?

The sea temperature around Orival 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 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Orival. However, during early spring, sea temperatures come down to approximately 5°C (42°F). During these months, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a very good 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very windy 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 Orival?

Due to significant temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (42-51°F) during February, March, and April. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions typically change during July, August, and September when water temperatures reach 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Orival: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Orival...

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