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 | 29.4 | 0.8 |
| Thu 3 | 29.6 | 0.7 |
| Fri 4 | 29.4 | 0.8 |
| Sat 5 | 29.7 | 0.8 |
| Sun 6 | 29.6 | 0.8 |
| Mon 7 | 29.5 | 1.0 |
| Tue 8 | 29.4 | 1.2 |
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: Good2018
- 2019: Sufficient2019
- 2020: Sufficient2020
- 2021: Poor2021
- 2022: Sufficient2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 7 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 | Good |
| 2019 | Sufficient |
| 2020 | Sufficient |
| 2021 | Poor |
| 2022 | Sufficient |
| 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 | 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
- Baie de Saint Louis983 mGuadeloupe
- Anse de May1.4 kmGuadeloupe
- Saint Louis1.4 kmGuadeloupe
- Anse Moustique1.7 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: Saint Louis, about ~1.1 km away.
- Ferry: Saint-Louis de Marie-Galante, about ~1.2 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Saint-Louis, about ~1.1 km away.
- 5 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Au Plaisir des Marins, about ~130 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Le Coin Tranquille, about ~1.2 km away.
- 5 shops nearby, the closest about ~1.1 km 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).
Is the water clean at Chalet?
Thinking of swimming at Chalet? 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 ~120 m away.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 7 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. Saint-Louis — 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 Guadeloupe. There are 5 places to eat within a kilometre — Au Plaisir des Marins is the closest, about ~130 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Chalet safe right now?
Generally, yes. Chalet's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 7 of 11 classified seasons 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 Chalet right now?
Right now, the sea at Chalet is measuring around 29°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off Guadeloupe.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Chalet?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Guadeloupe.
What's behind the water quality rating shown above?
The annual classification — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — is built from a full season of official testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring. Some national authorities (Croatia's IZOR among them) also publish individual samples during the season itself; Chalet isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do you get to Chalet?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Saint Louis, about ~1.1 km away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Saint-Louis de Marie-Galante, about ~1.2 km away. The nearest town is Saint-Louis, about ~1.1 km away.