Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Sauve, France
Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Sauve...
Sauve is a coastal city in France.
It is a relatively small coastal town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 1841 people.
The water temperature around Sauve changes slightly during the year.
The temperature ranges from 11.9°C (53.4°F) in February up to 21.8°C (71.2°F) in the month of June, 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 early summer, since Sauve 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 Sauve?
The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters close to Sauve is approximately:
20°C (68°F)
Are there surf spots near by?
There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Sauve. A spot, which is not too far away, is Palavas les Flots, which is about 28.6km (32.4miles) away from Sauve.
Click here for more information on Palavas les Flots and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Sauve are
La Guillotine, which is ca 52.2km (32.4miles) away, and
Canet plage, located roughly 97.4km (60.5miles) from Sauve.
Are there beaches close by?
No, not many beaches are in close proximity to Sauve. The closest decent beach is
Canet-en-Roussillon, which is more than 97.8km (60.7miles) away from Sauve. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also visit
Saint-Cyprien, which is roughly 103.3km (64.2miles) away from Sauve.
What wetsuit thickness is needed for Sauve?
The water temperature around Sauve is relatively cold, reaching up to 22°C (71°F) in the months of May, June, and Jul. During this time, in the early 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 Sauve. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures reach lows of nearly 12°C (53°F). During these months, a 4/3 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be fine with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a pair of boots and a hoodie.
How is the scuba diving and fishing near Sauve?
Due to relatively large water temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing 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 love this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during summer when temperatures reach 17 to 22°C (62-71°F). Fish that can often be found in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.
Directions to Sauve: How do I get there?
Please follow the directions in the map below.
