Best SUP spots in France
The best SUP spots in France over the whole year.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for SUP in France: August. Then water around 24°C (shorty).
- Top picks: Hyères – L'Almanarre, Biarritz – Côte des Basques & Lacanau.
- For beginners: Biarritz – Côte des Basques & Lacanau.
Hyères – L'AlmanarreProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · best July–August4 good monthsIntermediate and up · 25°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ TLN 6 km2
Biarritz – Côte des BasquesNouvelle-Aquitaine · best July–August3 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 24°C water in season, shorty · ✈ BIQ 4 km3
LacanauNouvelle-Aquitaine · best August–September0 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 21°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ BOD 43 kmThe best SUP spots in France, ranked by water temperature through the year, warm water and the number of good months, from years of weather data. Water: average sea surface temperature.
Month by month in France
| Month | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 12°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 14°C |
| MarchMar | 13°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 16°C |
| AprilApr | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 18°C |
| MayMay | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 21°C |
| JuneJun | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 26°C |
| JulyJul | 23°C | shorty | 28°C |
| AugustAug | 24°C | shorty | 28°C |
| SeptemberSep | 22°C | shorty | 25°C |
| OctoberOct | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 22°C |
| NovemberNov | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 17°C |
| DecemberDec | 14°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 13°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 24°C (shorty).
What wetsuit do I need in France?
It depends on the month: about 24°C water in August (shorty) 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 & 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.