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 | 1.0 |
| Thu 3 | 29.7 | 0.9 |
| Fri 4 | 29.4 | 1.1 |
| Sat 5 | 29.6 | 1.1 |
| Sun 6 | 29.6 | 0.9 |
| Mon 7 | 29.5 | 1.2 |
| Tue 8 | 29.5 | 1.5 |
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: Excellent2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Good2025
Good 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 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Good |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 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
- Meridien958 mGuadeloupe
- La Cocoteraie1.1 kmGuadeloupe
- Le Lagon1.3 kmGuadeloupe
- Raisins Clairs3.3 kmGuadeloupe
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- No parking is mapped within 1.5 km of the beach — expect a walk, or arrive early once the season gets busy.
- Bus stop: La Coulée 1, about ~170 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Saint-François, about ~2.2 km away.
- 2 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Chez Edmond, about ~110 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hôtel la Christophine, about ~170 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 Coule Saline?
Thinking of swimming at Coule Saline? 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. Worth noting: the rating slipped from Excellent to Good in 2025, so it's especially worth checking the latest local advisories.
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 Restaurant and Fast food. Saint-François — the closest town — sits about ~2.2 km from here.
“Good” 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 — Chez Edmond is the closest, about ~110 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Coule Saline a safe beach for swimming?
Yes. Its official 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Good, the second-highest classification, and 11 of the 11 classified seasons on record have rated Excellent or Good. That said, the rating slipped from Excellent to Good in 2025, so it's worth checking for current local advisories too.
Is the sea warm at Coule Saline today?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Coule Saline is around 29°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Guadeloupe.
What's the best month to visit Coule Saline for swimming?
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 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; Coule Saline doesn't have that feed yet.
How do I get to Coule Saline without a car?
There's no parking mapped within 1.5 km of Coule Saline, so plan on a walk, or arrive early once it gets busy. By bus, the nearest stop is La Coulée 1, about ~170 m away. The nearest town is Saint-François, about ~2.2 km away.