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

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

Urt is a coastal city in France. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 1858 people. The water temperature around Urt changes significantly 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 Urt 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 Urt?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Urt is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

Yes, there are several surf spots in proximity to Urt. The nearest one is Tarnos, which is 11.3km (7.1miles) away from Urt. Click here for directions and for more information on Tarnos and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Urt are Ondres-Plage, which is roughly 11.4km (7.1miles) away, and Labenne-ocean, located approximately 11.7km (7.2miles) from Urt.

Are there beaches near by?

No, there are not too many beaches in proximity to Urt. One beach, which is not too far away, is Magdalena, which is just 57.8km (35.9miles) away from Urt. Another beautiful beach near Urt is Salinas, approximately 97.9km (60.8miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Urt?

The water temperature around Urt 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 1mm top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for extended hours, but some people might even be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during late winter, sea temperatures cool down to 11°C (51°F). During these months, a 5/4 wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some people might even be fine with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to bring a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Urt?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot 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 are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions normally change during July, August, and September when water temperatures reach 18 to 23°C (65-74°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Urt: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Urt...

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