Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Parentis-en-Born, France

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Parentis-en-Born...

Parentis-en-Born is a coastal city in France. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the water with a population of 4996 people. The water temperature around Parentis-en-Born changes dramatically year round. The temperature ranges from 10.6°C (51.1°F) in February up to 22.5°C (72.5°F) in the month of September, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 15°C (59°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Parentis-en-Born 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 Parentis-en-Born?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Parentis-en-Born is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Parentis-en-Born?

Yes, there are several surf spots close to Parentis-en-Born. The nearest one is Biscarrosse, which is 11.3km (9miles) away from Parentis-en-Born. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Biscarrosse and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Parentis-en-Born are La Salie, which is approximately 14.5km (9miles) away, and Mimizan, located approximately 14.8km (9.2miles) from Parentis-en-Born.

Are there beaches close by?

No, not too many beaches are near to Parentis-en-Born. A beach, which is not too far away, is Magdalena, which is almost 98.6km (61.3miles) away from Parentis-en-Born. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out Salinas, which is 144.6km (89.8miles) away from Parentis-en-Born.

Which wetsuit thickness is recommended for Parentis-en-Born?

The water temperature around Parentis-en-Born is warm, reaching up to 23°C (73°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a light top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for extended hours, but some might even be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during late winter, sea temperatures reach lows of approximately 11°C (51°F). During this time, a 5/4 wetsuit is required 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 close to Parentis-en-Born?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 11 to 16°C (51-60°F) during winter. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during August, September, and October when temperatures reach 18 to 23°C (64-73°F). Fish which like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Parentis-en-Born: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Parentis-en-Born...

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