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

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

Quend is a coastal city in France. It is a comparatively small coastal town close to the water with a population of 1235 people. The water temperature around Quend varies significantly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 5.1°C (41.3°F) in February up to 18°C (64.5°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Quend 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 Quend?

The current water temperature in the month of April near Quend is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Quend?

Yes, there are several surf spots close to Quend. The nearest one is Berck sur mer, which is only 7.3km (5miles) away from Quend. Click here for directions and for more information on Berck sur mer and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Quend are Terminus berck, which is ca 8.1km (5miles) away, and Mers-Les-Bains, located ca 20.4km (12.7miles) from Quend.

Are there nice beaches close by?

No, there are not too many beaches in proximity to Quend. One beach, which is not too far away, is Lydd-on-Sea, which is just 52.2km (32.5miles) away from Quend. Another beautiful beach near Quend is Camber Sands, which is approximately 55.9km (34.7miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Quend?

The water temperature around Quend 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 scuba diving around Quend. Nevertheless, during late winter, water temperatures come down to 5°C (41°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, 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 bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Quend?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (41-50°F) during January, February, and March. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during summer when sea temperatures go up to 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Quend: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Quend...

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