BeachScout

On the beach

  • Benches
  • Parking

Right now

Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.

Sea temp
18°C
Cool but swimmable
Wave height
0.3m
Calm, gently shelving
Wind
6km/h
SW breeze
UV index
5/ 11
Moderate — some protection advised

7-day outlook

7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.

Sea temperature

Next 7 days, °C

18°19°19°19°19°19.0 °CWed 2Thu 3Fri 4Sat 5Sun 6Mon 7Tue 8

Wave height

Next 7 days, metres

0.1m0.7m1.3m1.8m1.5 mWed 2Thu 3Fri 4Sat 5Sun 6Mon 7Tue 8
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7-day sea temperature and wave height forecast for Anse Du Brick
DaySea temp (°C)Wave height (m)
Wed 218.61.0
Thu 318.61.0
Fri 418.61.3
Sat 519.20.7
Sun 619.10.5
Mon 719.20.6
Tue 819.01.5

Water quality history

Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.

  • 2015: Good2015
  • 2016: Good2016
  • 2017: Sufficient2017
  • 2018: Good2018
  • 2019: Excellent2019
  • 2020: Excellent2020
  • 2021: Excellent2021
  • 2022: Excellent2022
  • 2023: Excellent2023
  • 2024: Excellent2024
  • 2025: Excellent2025

Excellent in the most recent season, and 10 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.

  • Excellent
  • Good
  • Sufficient
  • Poor
  • Not classified
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11-year EEA bathing water classification history for Anse Du Brick
YearClassification
2015Good
2016Good
2017Sufficient
2018Good
2019Excellent
2020Excellent
2021Excellent
2022Excellent
2023Excellent
2024Excellent
2025Excellent

Typical sea temperature by month

Modeled estimate

Plausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.

Monthly sea temperature

Typical range across the year, °C

12°16°19°23°26°Typical this month: 23°CJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Typical monthly sea temperature at Anse Du Brick (modeled climatology)
MonthTypical sea temp (°C)
Jan15
Feb14
Mar14
Apr16
May19
Jun21
Jul23
Aug24
Sep23
Oct22
Nov19
Dec17

Location & nearby beaches

49.6689°N, -1.4860°E · Open larger map ↗ · Open in Google Maps ↗

Nearby beaches

Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.

Getting there & around

  • Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
  • Nearest bus stop is about ~250 m away.

Food, stays & town

  • Nearest village: Maupertus-sur-Mer, about ~1.1 km away.
  • 1 place to eat within 1 km Closest is La Maison Rouge, about ~270 m away.
  • 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Camping L'Anse du Brick, about ~310 m away.

What kind of beach is this?

This beach belongs to a small coastal village. It's usually calmer than a resort or town beach, though a popular village spot can still fill up on the best summer days.

Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).

Is the water clean at Anse Du Brick?

Anse Du Brick is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. That annual classification comes from the EU Bathing Water Directive: national authorities test for two indicator bacteria, intestinal enterococci and E. coli, throughout the bathing season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency (EEA) the following spring — the 2025 season's rating was published in spring 2026, and the 2026 season won't be rated 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. On site you'll find Parking and Benches. You can park about ~110 m away.

Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 10 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–September, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 7 straight years. Maupertus-sur-Mer — the closest town — sits about ~1.1 km from here.

Worth remembering: “Excellent” 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 Manche. There's 1 place to eat near the beach — La Maison Rouge, about ~270 m away.

Frequently asked questions

Is the water at Anse Du Brick safe right now?

Generally, yes. Anse Du Brick's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 10 of 11 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 7 straight years.

How warm is the sea at Anse Du Brick right now?

As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Anse Du Brick is around 18°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Manche.

What's the ideal time of year to swim at Anse Du Brick?

July–September tends to be the sweet spot for swimming here, with sea temperatures usually peaking later in that stretch. That applies to the water around Manche.

What does the water quality rating actually measure?

The grade comes from a full season of official sampling for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive, which assigns Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. Some countries (Croatia, via IZOR) also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report; Anse Du Brick doesn't have that feed yet.

Can you drive to Anse Du Brick?

By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. There's a bus stop about ~250 m from the beach. The nearest town is Maupertus-sur-Mer, about ~1.1 km away.