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

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

Tregastel is a coastal city in France. It is a quite dense city close to the ocean with a population of 2341 people. The water temperature around Tregastel varies slightly year round. The temperature ranges from 9.5°C (49.1°F) in March up to 16°C (60.8°F) in the month of September, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 13°C (55°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Tregastel 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 Tregastel?

The current water temperature in the month of October in the waters near Tregastel is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Yes, there are a few surf spots in proximity to Tregastel. The nearest one is Trestraou, which is only 2km (1.4miles) away from Tregastel. Click here to check out more information on Trestraou and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Tregastel are Pors-Nevez, which is ca 2.3km (1.4miles) away, and Trestrignel, located ca 3.1km (1.9miles) from Tregastel.

Are there gorgeous beaches near by?

Not many beaches are in close proximity to Tregastel. A beach, which is not too far away, is Salcombe, which is more than 98.9km (61.4miles) away from Tregastel. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also try Torcross, roughly 100.4km (62.4miles) away from Tregastel.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Tregastel?

The sea temperature around Tregastel is pretty cold, reaching up to 16°C (61°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Tregastel. However, during early spring, sea temperatures cool down to 10°C (49°F). During this season, a 4-5mm wetsuit is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing near Tregastel?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 10 to 15°C (49-58°F) during spring. Haddock, Pollock, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions typically change during August, September, and October when water temperatures go up to 11 to 16°C (52-61°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Tregastel: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Tregastel...

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