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

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

Plouguenast is a coastal city in France. It is a comparatively small coastal town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 1806 people. The water temperature around Plouguenast changes slightly during the year. The temperature ranges from 8°C (46.4°F) in March up to 17.1°C (62.7°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (54°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Plouguenast 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 Plouguenast?

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

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Plouguenast. The next good one is Port Goret Treveneuc, which is about 27.8km (20.5miles) away from Plouguenast. Click here for more information on Port Goret Treveneuc and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Plouguenast are Cap frehel, which is approximately 33km (20.5miles) away, and Dame jouanne, located 35.5km (22.1miles) from Plouguenast.

Are there nice beaches located close to Plouguenast?

No, not many beaches are located in close proximity to Plouguenast. A beach that might be worth checking out is Salcombe, which is almost 143.1km (88.9miles) away from Plouguenast. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try Torcross, approximately 143.4km (89.1miles) away from Plouguenast.

What wetsuit is needed for Plouguenast?

The water temperature around Plouguenast is relatively cold, reaching up to 17°C (63°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Plouguenast. Nevertheless, during early spring, water temperatures drop down to approximately 8°C (46°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be fine with a very good 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Plouguenast?

Due to relatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 8 to 13°C (46-55°F) during spring. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions usually change during summer when water temperatures range from 12 to 17°C (54-63°F). Fish which like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Plouguenast: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Plouguenast...

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