Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux, France

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux...

Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux is a coastal city in France. It is a fairly dense city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 2743 people. The water temperature around Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux has a large variability year round. The temperature ranges from 11°C (51.8°F) in January up to 21.2°C (70.1°F) in the month of September, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 16°C (61°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux 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-Caprais-de-Bordeaux?

The current water temperature in the month of May in the waters near Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not many surf spots in close proximity to Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux. A spot that might be worth checking out is Mascaret St Pardon, which is about 12.7km (24.5miles) away from Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Mascaret St Pardon and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux are Grand Crohot, which is approximately 39.5km (24.5miles) away, and La Jenny, located roughly 39.5km (24.6miles) from Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux.

Are there gorgeous beaches near by?

Not many beaches are in close proximity to Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux. One that might be worth checking out is Magdalena, which is more than 140.6km (87.3miles) away from Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out Salinas, which is roughly 186.6km (115.9miles) away from Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux.

What wetsuit thickness is needed for Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux?

The sea temperature around Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux is relatively cold, reaching up to 21°C (70°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux. However, during December, January, and February, sea temperatures reach lows of nearly 11°C (52°F). In this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some 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 have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing near Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 11 to 16°C (52-61°F) during winter. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during August, September, and October when temperatures go up to 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Saint-Caprais-de-Bordeaux: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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