Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Sourdeval, France

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Sourdeval...

Sourdeval is a coastal city in France. It is a rather small-sized town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 3127 people. The water temperature around Sourdeval varies extremely during 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 Sourdeval 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 Sourdeval?

The current water temperature in the month of October in the waters around Sourdeval is ca:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not many surf spots in close proximity to Sourdeval. A spot, which is not too far away, is Carolles, which is about 29.7km (29.5miles) away from Sourdeval. Click here for more information on Carolles and its current water temperature. Other good surfspots near Sourdeval are Courseulles sur mer, which is ca 47.5km (29.5miles) away, and Luc sur mer, located ca 48.6km (30.2miles) from Sourdeval.

Are there white sand beaches close by?

Not many beaches are in close proximity to Sourdeval. The closest decent beach is Ventnor, which is more than 130km (80.7miles) away from Sourdeval. If you have some extra time, you can also try Shanklin, 132.6km (82.3miles) away from Sourdeval.

What wetsuit thickness is needed for Sourdeval?

The sea temperature around Sourdeval 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 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during winter, temperatures come down to approximately 7°C (44°F). During these months, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for several hours, 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 Sourdeval?

Due to significant sea temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 7 to 12°C (44-53°F) during December, January, and February. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during summer when water temperatures reach 13 to 18°C (55-64°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Sourdeval: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Sourdeval...

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