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

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

Steenbecque is a coastal city in France. It is a comparatively little coastal town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 1674 people. The water temperature around Steenbecque changes extremely during the year. The temperature ranges from 5.7°C (42.2°F) in January up to 19.3°C (66.7°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Steenbecque 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 Steenbecque?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters close to Steenbecque is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Steenbecque. A spot that might be worth checking out is Dunkerque, which is roughly 27km (18.5miles) away from Steenbecque. Click here for more information on Dunkerque and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Steenbecque are Oye plage escardines, which is ca 29.9km (18.5miles) away, and Nieuwpoort, located 33.4km (20.7miles) from Steenbecque.

Are there nice beaches near by?

No, there are not many beaches in close proximity to Steenbecque. The next good one is Ostend, which is 42.1km (26.1miles) away from Steenbecque. Another beach near Steenbecque is Bredene, roughly 44.1km (27.4miles) away.

What wetsuit thickness do I need for Steenbecque?

The water temperature around Steenbecque is relatively cold, reaching up to 19°C (67°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be required to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during winter, temperatures drop down to nearly 6°C (42°F). In this season, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to feel not too cold, but some people might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Steenbecque?

Due to relatively large sea temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 6 to 11°C (42-51°F) during winter. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions change during summer when sea temperatures reach 14 to 19°C (58-67°F). Fish which can often be found in waters with these temperatures include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Steenbecque: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Steenbecque...

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