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

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

Sainte-Marie is a coastal city in France. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the water with a population of 1949 people. The water temperature around Sainte-Marie has extreme variability year round. 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 shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 13°C (56°F) and the best time for water activities is summer, since Sainte-Marie 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-Marie?

The current water temperature in the month of May near Sainte-Marie is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Sainte-Marie?

There are not too many surf spots close to Sainte-Marie. The closest decent spot is Pornichet, which is about 33.9km (21.1miles) away from Sainte-Marie. Click here for directions and for more information on Pornichet and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Sainte-Marie are La Courance, which is roughly 33.9km (21.1miles) away, and La Govelle, located approximately 36.5km (22.7miles) from Sainte-Marie.

Are there nice beaches close to Sainte-Marie?

No, not too many beaches are located in close proximity to Sainte-Marie. The next good one is Torcross, which is almost 192.1km (119.3miles) away from Sainte-Marie. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also visit Salcombe, which is roughly 192.3km (119.5miles) away from Sainte-Marie.

What wetsuit is needed for Sainte-Marie?

The water temperature around Sainte-Marie 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 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some people might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Sainte-Marie. Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, sea temperatures cool down to roughly 7°C (45°F). During this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to feel not too cold, but some people might even be ok with a very good 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very chilly 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 Sainte-Marie?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (45-54°F) during February, March, and April. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during summer when temperatures go up to 15 to 20°C (58-67°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

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

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Sainte-Marie...

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