December is a popular month to ask about Plage de la Côte des Basques because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 14.0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the Atlantic Ocean.
Plage de la Côte des Basques sea temperature in December — averages 14.0°C
The sea at Plage de la Côte des Basques in France averages 14.0°C during December, based on long-run climatology for the Atlantic Ocean. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · December
14.0°C
cool · Fair
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
At 14.0°C you need a 4/3mm fullsuit, and many surfers add neoprene boots.
Monthly comparison
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit · Plage de la Côte des Basques
Can you swim at Plage de la Côte des Basques in June? — 20.0°C water20.0°CCan you swim at Plage de la Côte des Basques in July? — 23.0°C water23.0°CCan you swim at Plage de la Côte des Basques in August? — 24.0°C water24.0°CCan you swim at Plage de la Côte des Basques in September? — 22.0°C water22.0°CCan you swim at Plage de la Côte des Basques in October? — 19.0°C water19.0°CCan you swim at Plage de la Côte des Basques in November? — 16.0°C water16.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at Plage de la Côte des Basques in December?
Plage de la Côte des Basques 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 la Côte des Basques in December?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 14.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at Plage de la Côte des Basques in December?
A 3/2 mm wetsuit makes longer swims comfortable.