SUP in France in August
In August the best SUP in France is at Hyères – L'Almanarre, Biarritz – Côte des Basques & Lacanau.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Water: 22–26°C, shorty at 22–24°C; no wetsuit at 26°C
- Air: 28°C by day, 19°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 8; a day can have both
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: Hyères – L'Almanarre.
- For beginners: Biarritz – Côte des Basques & Lacanau.
When are you planning to go?
1
AugOFF SEASON
L'Almanarre
Hyères · France
26°C26° water31° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ TLN 6 km
2
AugGOOD
Côte des Basques
Biarritz · France
24°C24° water26° air
Beginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ BIQ 4 km
3
AugOFF SEASON
Lacanau
France
22°C22° water27° air
Beginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ BOD 43 km
Averages of the 3 spots on this page. Water: average sea surface temperature.
Questions
Where to go SUP in France in August?
Hyères – L'Almanarre: 26°C; Biarritz – Côte des Basques: 24°C; Lacanau: 22°C.
How warm is the water in France in August?
22–26°C: shorty at 22–24°C; no wetsuit at 26°C.
Where can beginners go SUP in August?
Good spots for beginners this month: Biarritz – Côte des Basques & Lacanau.
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; Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 43 km from Lacanau.
