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 | 22.2 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 22.2 | 0.5 |
| Fri 4 | 21.9 | 0.6 |
| Sat 5 | 22.2 | 0.4 |
| Sun 6 | 22.4 | 0.4 |
| Mon 7 | 22.3 | 0.5 |
| Tue 8 | 22.1 | 0.9 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Sufficient2015
- 2016: Sufficient2016
- 2017: Sufficient2017
- 2018: Good2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Good2025
Good in the most recent season, and 8 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Sufficient |
| 2016 | Sufficient |
| 2017 | Sufficient |
| 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 | 15 |
| Feb | 14 |
| Mar | 15 |
| Apr | 16 |
| May | 19 |
| Jun | 21 |
| Jul | 23 |
| Aug | 24 |
| Sep | 23 |
| Oct | 22 |
| Nov | 19 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Face Au Cd805 mManche
- La Dune1.7 kmManche
- Sol Roc2.2 kmManche
- 5.3 km
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 ~320 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Saint-Martin de Bréhal, about ~300 m away.
- 5 places to eat within 1 km Closest is La Vigie, about ~20 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~90 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 Face Au Cd?
Face Au Cd is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Good for the 2025 season — meets the EU bathing-water standard in the latest annual assessment. That annual classification comes from the EU Bathing Water Directive: national authorities test for two indicator bacteria, intestinal enterococci and E. coli, throughout the bathing season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency (EEA) the following spring — the 2025 season's rating was published in spring 2026, and the 2026 season won't be rated 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. On site you'll find Lifeguard, Showers, and Toilets. You can park about ~280 m away.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 8 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. Saint-Martin de Bréhal — the closest town — sits about ~300 m from here.
That “Good” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Good for 8 straight years. There are 5 places to eat within a kilometre — La Vigie is the closest, about ~20 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Face Au Cd safe right now?
Yes. Its official 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Good, the second-highest classification, and 8 of the 11 classified seasons on record have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Good for 8 straight years.
How cold or warm is the water at Face Au Cd today?
Right now, the sea at Face Au Cd is measuring around 22°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off Manche.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Face Au Cd?
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 Manche.
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; Face Au Cd isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do I get to Face Au Cd without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. There's a bus stop about ~320 m from the beach. The nearest town is Saint-Martin de Bréhal, about ~300 m away.