Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, France

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Saint-Amand-les-Eaux...

Saint-Amand-les-Eaux is a coastal city in France. It is a quite little city close to the ocean with a population of 17808 people. The water temperature around Saint-Amand-les-Eaux changes extremely during the year. The temperature ranges from 4.6°C (40.3°F) in January up to 18.6°C (65.5°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Saint-Amand-les-Eaux 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 Saint-Amand-les-Eaux?

The current water temperature in the month of January near Saint-Amand-les-Eaux is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Saint-Amand-les-Eaux. A good spot nearby is Middelkerke, which is 57.5km (35.7miles) away from Saint-Amand-les-Eaux. Click here for more information on Middelkerke and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Saint-Amand-les-Eaux are Westende, which is ca 57.5km (35.7miles) away, and Nieuwpoort, located roughly 57.8km (35.9miles) from Saint-Amand-les-Eaux.

Are there beaches close by?

No, there are not too many beaches in proximity to Saint-Amand-les-Eaux. A beach that might be worth checking out is Ostend, which is 57.4km (35.6miles) away from Saint-Amand-les-Eaux. Another beach near Saint-Amand-les-Eaux is Bredene, roughly 57.9km (36miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Saint-Amand-les-Eaux?

The water temperature around Saint-Amand-les-Eaux is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (65°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 a good amount of time, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during winter, sea temperatures drop down to roughly 5°C (40°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Saint-Amand-les-Eaux?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 5 to 10°C (40-49°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures reach 14 to 19°C (56-65°F). Fish which can frequently be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Saint-Amand-les-Eaux: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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