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

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

Tarnos is a surf spot in France. The water temperature around Tarnos has extreme variability year round. The temperature ranges from 10.8°C (51.4°F) in February up to 23.1°C (73.6°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 16°C (61°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Tarnos 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 at Tarnos?

The current water temperature in the month of December at Tarnos is approximately:

Are there any other surf spots close by?

Yes, there are several surf spots in proximity to Tarnos. The closest one is Ondres-Plage, which is only 1.5km (0.9miles) away from Tarnos. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Ondres-Plage and its water temperature. Another good surfspot near Tarnos is Anglet-Le Furoncle, which is roughly 2.4km (1.5miles) away.

Are there beaches close to Tarnos?

No, there are not too many beaches near to Tarnos. A good beach nearby is Magdalena, which is just 49.2km (30.5miles) away from Tarnos. Another nice beach near Tarnos is Salinas, ca 91.6km (56.9miles) away.

What wetsuit is needed for Tarnos?

The water temperature at Tarnos is warm, reaching up to 23°C (74°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a thin top or a jumpsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok without a rashguard or 1mm top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . Nevertheless, during late winter, temperatures cool down to approximately 11°C (51°F). During this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Tarnos?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 11 to 16°C (51-60°F) during January, February, and March. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions typically change during summer when temperatures reach 18 to 23°C (65-74°F). Fish that can often times be found in waters with these temperatures include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Tarnos: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Tarnos...

Do you know what the the city Wabana in Canada, the geo Pioneer Seamount , and the city Reftele in Sweden have in common with Tarnos? Click on the links to find out...