On the beach
Right now
Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
7-day outlook
7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 29.7 | 0.6 |
| Thu 3 | 29.9 | 0.5 |
| Fri 4 | 29.6 | 0.6 |
| Sat 5 | 29.8 | 0.7 |
| Sun 6 | 29.7 | 0.5 |
| Mon 7 | 29.6 | 0.6 |
| Tue 8 | 29.5 | 0.8 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Excellent2016
- 2017: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Not classified2022
- 2023: Not classified2023
- 2024: Not classified2024
- 2025: Not classified2025
Not classified in the most recent season, and 7 of 7 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Not classified |
| 2023 | Not classified |
| 2024 | Not classified |
| 2025 | Not classified |
Typical sea temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly sea temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 21 |
| Feb | 20 |
| Mar | 21 |
| Apr | 22 |
| May | 24 |
| Jun | 26 |
| Jul | 28 |
| Aug | 28 |
| Sep | 28 |
| Oct | 26 |
| Nov | 24 |
| Dec | 22 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Petite Chapelle1.2 kmGuadeloupe
- Anse Laborde3.3 kmGuadeloupe
- Pointe D'Antigues3.5 kmGuadeloupe
- Le Souffleur4.5 kmGuadeloupe
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- No parking is mapped within 1.5 km of the beach — expect a walk, or arrive early once the season gets busy.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Anse-Bertrand, about ~2.2 km away.
What kind of beach is this?
With no facilities mapped nearby, this beach is usually on the quiet side even in season — worth knowing if you're after solitude, but also worth bringing your own water and shade.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- A quiet swim
Is the water clean at Anse Colas?
Thinking of swimming at Anse Colas? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Not classified — not enough samples in this year to assign an official rating. That rating is set once a year under the EU Bathing Water Directive, from a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli reported to the European Environment Agency the following spring, so the 2025 season's grade appeared in spring 2026 and the 2026 season won't be graded until spring 2027. In addition to that yearly rating, some national authorities — for Croatia, the national environmental authority — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report.
Looking to avoid the busiest weeks? The water is typically warmest around August, with the most reliable swimming window running July–September; outside that stretch you'll find a cooler sea but a quieter beach. That rating has been consistent: every one of the 7 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. On site you'll find Sandy shore. The nearest town, Anse-Bertrand, is about ~2.2 km away.
Worth remembering: “Not classified” isn't a live reading, it's an annual grade — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — set once a year from that season's water samples and describing the average, not this afternoon's conditions. For what the sea is doing right now, check the “Right now” panel and 7-day outlook above. It sits in Guadeloupe.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Anse Colas?
Best to be careful here: Anse Colas's official 2025 classification is Not classified, so check for local advisories and posted flags before swimming.
What temperature is the sea at Anse Colas right now?
Anse Colas's sea temperature currently sits at around 29°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. That's the reading right off Guadeloupe. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Anse Colas?
For swimming, July–September is usually the best call — that's the modeled window when the sea here runs warmest. That applies to the water around Guadeloupe. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
Once a year, national authorities report a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli to the European Environment Agency, which grades the season Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A handful of countries, including Croatia via IZOR, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report — Anse Colas doesn't have that feed set up yet.
Is there parking near Anse Colas?
There's no parking mapped within 1.5 km of Anse Colas, so plan on a walk, or arrive early once it gets busy. The nearest town is Anse-Bertrand, about ~2.2 km away.