Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Saint-Dolay, France

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Saint-Dolay...

Saint-Dolay is a coastal city in France. It is a quite little city close to the water with a population of 2116 people. The water temperature around Saint-Dolay varies dramatically throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 7.1°C (44.8°F) in March up to 19.6°C (67.2°F) in the month of July, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 13°C (56°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Saint-Dolay 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-Dolay?

The current water temperature in the month of March near Saint-Dolay is about:

Are there surf spots near Saint-Dolay?

There are not too many surf spots close to Saint-Dolay. A spot, which is not too far away, is Pornichet, which is just 21.4km (13.5miles) away from Saint-Dolay. Click here to check out more information on Pornichet and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Saint-Dolay are La Courance, which is ca 21.8km (13.5miles) away, and La Govelle, located ca 23.9km (14.9miles) from Saint-Dolay.

Are there beaches near by?

No, not too many beaches are in proximity to Saint-Dolay. A beach that might be worth checking out is Salcombe, which is more than 199.3km (123.8miles) away from Saint-Dolay. If you have some extra time, you can also visit Torcross, roughly 199.4km (123.8miles) away from Saint-Dolay.

Which wetsuit thickness is needed for Saint-Dolay?

The water temperature around Saint-Dolay is relatively cold, reaching up to 20°C (67°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during early spring, sea temperatures drop down to approximately 7°C (45°F). During these months, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Saint-Dolay?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (45-54°F) during spring. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during summer when water temperatures reach 15 to 20°C (58-67°F). Fish which like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Saint-Dolay: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Saint-Dolay...

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