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SUP in France
3 SUP spots in France. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for SUP.
Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for SUP in France: August. Then water around 25°C (no wetsuit).
- Top picks: Hyères – L'Almanarre, Biarritz – Côte des Basques & Lake Annecy.
- For beginners: Biarritz – Côte des Basques & Lake Annecy.
Hyères – L'AlmanarreProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · best July–AugustIntermediate and up · 25°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ TLN 6 kmWater temperature per month (°C)
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Biarritz – Côte des BasquesNouvelle-Aquitaine, France · best July–AugustBeginner-friendly · 24°C water in season, shorty · ✈ BIQ 4 kmWater temperature per month (°C)
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Lake AnnecyAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France · best June–SeptemberBeginner-friendly · ✈ NCY 5 kmWater temperature per month (°C)
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Best time to go →Water: average sea surface temperature.
Month by month in France
| Month | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 11°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 13°C |
| MarchMar | 14°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 15°C |
| AprilApr | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 18°C |
| MayMay | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 21°C |
| JuneJun | 22°C | shorty | 26°C |
| JulyJul | 24°C | shorty | 29°C |
| AugustAug | 25°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| SeptemberSep | 23°C | shorty | 24°C |
| OctoberOct | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 21°C |
| NovemberNov | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 15°C |
| DecemberDec | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 12°C |
Averages of the 3 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for SUP in France?
Best time for SUP in France: August. Then water around 25°C (no wetsuit).
What wetsuit do I need in France?
It depends on the month: about 25°C water in August (no wetsuit) and about 13°C in February (5/4 wetsuit and boots).
Is France good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Biarritz – Côte des Basques & Lake Annecy.
Which airport is closest?
Toulon-Hyères Airport (TLN), 6 km from Hyères – L'Almanarre; Biarritz Pays Basque airport (BIQ), 4 km from Biarritz – Côte des Basques; Annecy Meythet airport (NCY), 5 km from Lake Annecy.
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