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Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Sainte-Foy, France

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Sainte-Foy...

Sainte-Foy is a coastal city in France. It is a fairly small-sized town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 1443 people. The water temperature around Sainte-Foy varies extremely during the year. The temperature ranges from 6.7°C (44°F) in February up to 20.5°C (68.8°F) in the month of September, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 14°C (56°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Sainte-Foy 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 Sainte-Foy?

The current water temperature in the month of February in the waters around Sainte-Foy is ca:
7°C (44°F)

Are there surf spots near by?

Yes, there are a few surf spots in close proximity to Sainte-Foy. The nearest one is La Baie des Sables, which is 6.4km (4.7miles) away from Sainte-Foy. Click here for directions and for more information on La Baie des Sables and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Sainte-Foy are Sauveterre, which is ca 7.5km (4.7miles) away, and Les Dunes, located ca 9.7km (6miles) from Sainte-Foy.

Are there sandy beaches near by?

Not many beaches are near to Sainte-Foy. A good beach nearby is Magdalena, which is more than 226.1km (140.5miles) away from Sainte-Foy. If you have some extra time, you can also try El Sardinero, roughly 237.3km (147.4miles) away from Sainte-Foy.

What wetsuit thickness is recommended for Sainte-Foy?

The sea temperature around Sainte-Foy is relatively cold, reaching up to 20°C (69°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, sea temperatures drop down to 7°C (44°F). During these months, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing near Sainte-Foy?

Due to significant sea temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (44-53°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during fall when sea temperatures go up to 15 to 20°C (60-69°F). Fish which like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Sainte-Foy: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Sainte-Foy...

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