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

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

Pissos is a coastal city in France. It is a comparatively little coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 1189 people. The water temperature around Pissos varies significantly 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 Pissos 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 Pissos?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters close to Pissos is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Pissos. The closest decent spot is Biscarrosse, which is about 25.4km (16.5miles) away from Pissos. Click here to check out more information on Biscarrosse and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Pissos are Mimizan, which is approximately 26.5km (16.5miles) away, and La Salie, located roughly 27.5km (17.1miles) from Pissos.

Are there nice beaches located close to Pissos?

No, not many beaches are located in close proximity to Pissos. A good beach nearby is Magdalena, which is more than 107.3km (66.6miles) away from Pissos. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also visit Salinas, which is 152.8km (94.9miles) away from Pissos.

What wetsuit is recommended for Pissos?

The water temperature around Pissos 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 thin top or a jumpsuit might be required for most people, but some people might even be fine without a rashguard or thin top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during January, February, and March, temperatures come down to nearly 11°C (51°F). During this time, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very good 4/3mm suit for short amounts 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 Pissos?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 11 to 16°C (51-60°F) during January, February, and March. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. However, the conditions normally change during fall when temperatures reach 18 to 23°C (64-73°F). Fish which can often be found in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Pissos: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Pissos...

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