On the beach
Right now
Sample dataIllustrative conditions — the live Open-Meteo marine feed wasn't reachable, so these are deterministic placeholder values that will be replaced automatically once the feed is available.
7-day outlook
Sample dataModeled placeholder forecast for demonstration — will be replaced by a live marine-weather feed.
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 | 25.9 | 0.6 |
| Thu 3 | 26.1 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 26.0 | 0.6 |
| Sat 5 | 25.5 | 0.6 |
| Sun 6 | 25.0 | 0.6 |
| Mon 7 | 25.0 | 0.6 |
| Tue 8 | 25.3 | 0.6 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Not classified2015
- 2016: Not classified2016
- 2017: Not classified2017
- 2018: Not classified2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Not classified2021
- 2022: Not classified2022
- 2023: Not classified2023
- 2024: Not classified2024
- 2025: Sufficient2025
Sufficient in the most recent season, and 0 of 1 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Not classified |
| 2017 | Not classified |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 2022 | Not classified |
| 2023 | Not classified |
| 2024 | Not classified |
| 2025 | Sufficient |
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 | 14 |
| Feb | 13 |
| Mar | 14 |
| Apr | 16 |
| May | 19 |
| Jun | 22 |
| Jul | 24 |
| Aug | 25 |
| Sep | 24 |
| Oct | 22 |
| Nov | 19 |
| Dec | 16 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Avion Lac Aux 3 Ilets31 kmPas-de-Calais
- Les Argales44 kmNord
- 49 km
- 49 km
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~370 m from the beach.
- Bus stop: Plage, about ~60 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Armentières, about ~1.3 km away.
- 14 places to eat within 1 km Closest is La Tentation du Renard, about ~540 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hôtel Joly, about ~1.5 km away.
- 11 shops nearby, the closest about ~630 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This is a town beach, woven into the everyday fabric of a city or larger settlement — expect company on warm days, especially through July and August, alongside easy access to shops and services.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Base Des Pres Du Hem - Baignade?
Thinking of swimming at Base Des Pres Du Hem - Baignade? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Sufficient — meets the minimum EU standard in the latest annual 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. There's parking about ~370 m from the beach.
Over the 1 classified seasons on record, 0 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. If you're timing a visit around water temperature rather than crowds, July–September is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch. The nearest town, Armentières, is about ~1.3 km away.
“Sufficient” 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 14 places to eat within a kilometre — La Tentation du Renard is the closest, about ~540 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Base Des Pres Du Hem - Baignade?
With some caution, yes — Base Des Pres Du Hem - Baignade carries a Sufficient rating for 2025, the lowest grade that still passes, so check posted local advisories before going in.
What is the sea temperature at Base Des Pres Du Hem - Baignade today?
Treat the ~26°C above as illustrative only — Base Des Pres Du Hem - Baignade's live marine feed was down when this page was generated, and the figure will be replaced with a real reading automatically once it's back. That's the reading right off Nord. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does Base Des Pres Du Hem - Baignade have the warmest water?
If you're planning around water temperature, July–September is the window to target — the modeled sea temperature is typically highest then. That applies to the water around Nord. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
Behind the annual grade: a season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A few countries, Croatia via IZOR included, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report, but Base Des Pres Du Hem - Baignade doesn't have one published yet.
Is there parking near Base Des Pres Du Hem - Baignade?
By car, there's parking about ~370 m from the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Plage, about ~60 m away. The nearest town is Armentières, about ~1.3 km away.