France · Martinique
Anse L'Etang : Face Acces Principal
Martinique, France
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 | 30.0 | 1.0 |
| Thu 3 | 30.2 | 0.8 |
| Fri 4 | 30.3 | 1.0 |
| Sat 5 | 30.4 | 0.9 |
| Sun 6 | 30.5 | 0.9 |
| Mon 7 | 30.5 | 1.2 |
| Tue 8 | 30.4 | 1.4 |
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: Good2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 11 of 11 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 | Good |
| 2023 | Good |
| 2024 | Good |
| 2025 | Excellent |
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 | 21 |
| Mar | 21 |
| Apr | 23 |
| May | 24 |
| Jun | 27 |
| Jul | 28 |
| Aug | 29 |
| Sep | 28 |
| Oct | 27 |
| Nov | 24 |
| Dec | 23 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- La Brêche508 mMartinique
- Tartane Bourg1.8 kmMartinique
- Baie Granjean2.6 kmMartinique
- L'Autre Bord : Face Borne Fontaine5.5 kmMartinique
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Anse Bonneville, about ~710 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: La Trinité, about ~6.9 km away.
- 2 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Le Phare, about ~730 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Au citron vert, about ~290 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 L'Etang : Face Acces Principal?
Thinking of swimming at Anse L'Etang : Face Acces Principal? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Excellent — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. 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. Water quality here has been improving: the rating moved from Good to Excellent in 2025. You can park about ~100 m away.
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 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. On site you'll find Showers, Toilets, and Beach bar. La Trinité — the closest town — sits about ~6.9 km from here.
“Excellent” is one point on a four-step scale — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — assigned once per year from that season's water samples, not a live reading. It describes how the site performs on average across the season, not the exact water quality this afternoon; for day-to-day sea conditions, see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 2 places to eat within a kilometre — Le Phare is the closest, about ~730 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Anse L'Etang : Face Acces Principal?
Yes. Its official 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent, the top classification, and 11 of the 11 classified seasons on record have rated Excellent or Good. Its rating has also been trending the right way, moving from Good to Excellent in 2025.
How warm is the sea at Anse L'Etang : Face Acces Principal right now?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Anse L'Etang : Face Acces Principal is around 30°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Martinique.
What's the best month to visit Anse L'Etang : Face Acces Principal for swimming?
July–September is typically the most reliable swimming window, with the sea usually warmest in the second half of summer. That applies to the water around Martinique.
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 L'Etang : Face Acces Principal doesn't have that feed yet.
How do I get to Anse L'Etang : Face Acces Principal without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Anse Bonneville, about ~710 m away. The nearest town is La Trinité, about ~6.9 km away.