Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Saint-Samson-sur-Rance, France

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Saint-Samson-sur-Rance...

Saint-Samson-sur-Rance is a coastal city in France. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 1232 people. The water temperature around Saint-Samson-sur-Rance has average variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 8°C (46.4°F) in March up to 17.7°C (63.9°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (54°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Saint-Samson-sur-Rance 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-Samson-sur-Rance?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Saint-Samson-sur-Rance is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

Yes, there are several surf spots in proximity to Saint-Samson-sur-Rance. The nearest one is Longchamps, which is only 10.9km (7miles) away from Saint-Samson-sur-Rance. Click here for more information on Longchamps and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Saint-Samson-sur-Rance are Dame jouanne, which is ca 11.2km (7miles) away, and Le sillon, located ca 12km (7.5miles) from Saint-Samson-sur-Rance.

Are there beaches near by?

No, not too many beaches are in close proximity to Saint-Samson-sur-Rance. The next good beach is Torcross, which is more than 142km (88.2miles) away from Saint-Samson-sur-Rance. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also visit Church Ope Cove, which is ca 142.6km (88.6miles) away from Saint-Samson-sur-Rance.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Saint-Samson-sur-Rance?

The water temperature around Saint-Samson-sur-Rance is relatively cold, reaching up to 18°C (64°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 fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Saint-Samson-sur-Rance. Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, temperatures come down to 8°C (46°F). During these months, a 5/4 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people 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 better to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Saint-Samson-sur-Rance?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 8 to 13°C (46-55°F) during February, March, and April. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during summer when temperatures range from 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Saint-Samson-sur-Rance: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Saint-Samson-sur-Rance...

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