France · Guadeloupe
Bourg (La Datcha)
Guadeloupe, 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 | 29.8 | 0.9 |
| Thu 3 | 30.0 | 0.7 |
| Fri 4 | 29.8 | 0.9 |
| Sat 5 | 30.0 | 0.9 |
| Sun 6 | 29.8 | 0.8 |
| Mon 7 | 29.8 | 1.1 |
| Tue 8 | 29.7 | 1.3 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Excellent2016
- 2017: Good2017
- 2018: Good2018
- 2019: Sufficient2019
- 2020: Sufficient2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Good2025
Good in the most recent season, and 9 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 | Good |
| 2018 | Good |
| 2019 | Sufficient |
| 2020 | Sufficient |
| 2021 | Good |
| 2022 | Good |
| 2023 | Good |
| 2024 | Good |
| 2025 | Good |
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
- Tabarin P.e305 mGuadeloupe
- La Vielle Tour567 mGuadeloupe
- Pte de la Verdure853 mGuadeloupe
- Bas Du Fort3.9 kmGuadeloupe
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Amédée Clara, about ~160 m away.
- Ferry: Ponton de l'îlet du Gosier, about ~560 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Le Gosier, about ~300 m away.
- 21 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Les pieds dans l'eau, about ~50 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is La Pergola, about ~50 m away.
- 4 shops nearby, the closest about ~260 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).
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Bourg (La Datcha)?
Thinking of swimming at Bourg (La Datcha)? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Good — meets the EU bathing-water 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. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Good for 5 straight years. You can park about ~70 m away.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 9 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. Le Gosier — the closest town — sits about ~300 m from here.
Worth remembering: “Good” 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. There are 21 places to eat within a kilometre — Les pieds dans l'eau is the closest, about ~50 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Bourg (La Datcha) safe right now?
Yes. Its official 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Good, the second-highest classification, and 9 of the 11 classified seasons on record have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Good for 5 straight years.
Is the sea warm at Bourg (La Datcha) today?
Checking in on Bourg (La Datcha) right now: the water is around 29°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live. That's the reading right off Guadeloupe.
What's the best month to visit Bourg (La Datcha) 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 Guadeloupe.
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; Bourg (La Datcha) doesn't have that feed yet.
How do I get to Bourg (La Datcha) without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Amédée Clara, about ~160 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Ponton de l'îlet du Gosier, about ~560 m away. The nearest town is Le Gosier, about ~300 m away.