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

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

Saint-Gilles is a coastal city in France. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the water with a population of 3797 people. The water temperature around Saint-Gilles changes extremely during the year. The temperature ranges from 11.6°C (52.8°F) in February up to 23.7°C (74.7°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 17°C (62°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Saint-Gilles 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-Gilles?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Saint-Gilles is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Saint-Gilles?

There are not too many surf spots close to Saint-Gilles. The next good one is Longchamps, which is roughly 36.1km (22.4miles) away from Saint-Gilles. Click here for more information on Longchamps and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Saint-Gilles are Le sillon, which is roughly 36.1km (22.4miles) away, and Dame jouanne, located ca 36.4km (22.6miles) from Saint-Gilles.

Are there nice beaches near Saint-Gilles?

No, not too many beaches are located close to Saint-Gilles. The closest decent beach is Torcross, which is almost 166.8km (103.6miles) away from Saint-Gilles. If you have some extra time, you can also try Church Ope Cove, which is roughly 167km (103.7miles) away from Saint-Gilles.

What wetsuit do I need for Saint-Gilles?

The water temperature around Saint-Gilles is warm, reaching up to 24°C (75°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a thin wetsuit top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok without a rashguard or light wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures reach lows of 12°C (53°F). During these months, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for extended hours, but some people might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a pair of boots and a hoodie.

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

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 12 to 17°C (53-62°F) during January, February, and March. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during summer when temperatures go up to 19 to 24°C (66-75°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

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

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Saint-Gilles...

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