Can you swim at Plage de Bidart in December? — 14.0°C water
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit
Average sea · December
14.0°C
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
cool
Cool. 14.0°C in December means short dips for most people. A 2 mm shorty or 3/2 mm wetsuit transforms the experience.
Monthly averages set expectations, but the specific beach today depends on wind, swell and recent weather. Check the live value at the top of this page or open the Plage de Bidart live page for full conditions.
Best months to swim
July · August · September
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Plage de Bidart in December?
Plage de Bidart averages 14.0°C in December, based on long-run climatology for the Atlantic Ocean.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Plage de Bidart in December?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 14.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Plage de Bidart in December?
