France · Seine-Maritime
Criel-Plage
Seine-Maritime, 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 | 20.7 | 0.9 |
| Thu 3 | 20.5 | 1.5 |
| Fri 4 | 20.7 | 1.7 |
| Sat 5 | 20.8 | 1.3 |
| Sun 6 | 20.7 | 0.4 |
| Mon 7 | 20.8 | 0.7 |
| Tue 8 | 20.7 | 1.7 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Good2015
- 2016: Good2016
- 2017: Good2017
- 2018: Good2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 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 | Good |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Good |
| 2018 | Good |
| 2019 | Good |
| 2020 | Good |
| 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 | 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
- Mesnil-Val1.5 kmSeine-Maritime
- Le Treport-Plage4.9 kmSeine-Maritime
- 6.2 km
- St-Martin-Plage11 kmSeine-Maritime
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Nearest bus stop is about ~1.4 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Criel-sur-Mer, about ~2.1 km away.
- 4 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Au Gré des Vents, about ~70 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Camping Les Mouettes, about ~720 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).
- Families
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Criel-Plage?
Thinking of swimming at Criel-Plage? 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 11 straight years. You can park about ~60 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. 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. Criel-sur-Mer — the closest town — sits about ~2.1 km 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 Seine-Maritime. There are 4 places to eat within a kilometre — Au Gré des Vents is the closest, about ~70 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Criel-Plage a safe beach for swimming?
Generally, yes. Criel-Plage holds a Good rating for 2025, the second-best classification, and 11 of 11 classified seasons have met the Excellent-or-Good bar. It's also held steady at Good for 11 straight years.
How warm is the sea at Criel-Plage right now?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Criel-Plage is around 20°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Seine-Maritime.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Criel-Plage?
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 Seine-Maritime.
How is the water quality rating measured?
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; Criel-Plage isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
Can you drive to Criel-Plage?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. There's a bus stop about ~1.4 km from the beach. The nearest town is Criel-sur-Mer, about ~2.1 km away.