Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Saint-Pair-sur-Mer, France

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Saint-Pair-sur-Mer...

Saint-Pair-sur-Mer is a coastal city in France. It is a rather small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 3741 people. The water temperature around Saint-Pair-sur-Mer changes extremely throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 6.7°C (44.1°F) in January up to 17.8°C (64°F) in the month of July, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 13°C (55°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Saint-Pair-sur-Mer 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-Pair-sur-Mer?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters around Saint-Pair-sur-Mer is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Saint-Pair-sur-Mer. A good spot nearby is Carolles, which is 3.9km (13.6miles) away from Saint-Pair-sur-Mer. Click here to check out more information on Carolles and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Saint-Pair-sur-Mer are Le sillon, which is roughly 21.9km (13.6miles) away, and Longchamps, located ca 28.2km (17.5miles) from Saint-Pair-sur-Mer.

Are there white sand beaches close by?

Not many beaches are located near to Saint-Pair-sur-Mer. One that might be worth checking out is Ventnor, which is almost 124.1km (77.1miles) away from Saint-Pair-sur-Mer. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also check out Church Ope Cove, ca 125.1km (77.7miles) away from Saint-Pair-sur-Mer.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Saint-Pair-sur-Mer?

The sea temperature around Saint-Pair-sur-Mer is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (64°F) in the months of June, July, and August. During this time, in the summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Saint-Pair-sur-Mer. However, during winter, temperatures come down to roughly 7°C (44°F). During these months, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very good 4/3mm suit for short amounts 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 diving and fishing near Saint-Pair-sur-Mer?

Due to significant water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions alter quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (44-53°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during June, July, and August when water temperatures range from 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Saint-Pair-sur-Mer: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Saint-Pair-sur-Mer...

Do you know what the the city Monte Santa Maria Tiberina in Italy, the city Chipiona in Spain, and the city Paslek in Poland have in common with Saint-Pair-sur-Mer? Click on the links to find out...