France · Manche
Face Au Cd
Manche, 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 | 21.5 | 0.5 |
| Thu 3 | 21.7 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 21.5 | 0.7 |
| Sat 5 | 21.9 | 0.4 |
| Sun 6 | 21.8 | 0.4 |
| Mon 7 | 21.9 | 0.4 |
| Tue 8 | 21.7 | 0.8 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Poor2015
- 2016: Poor2016
- 2017: Poor2017
- 2018: Not classified2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Not classified2021
- 2022: Not classified2022
- 2023: Not classified2023
- 2024: Not classified2024
- 2025: Good2025
Good in the most recent season, and 1 of 4 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Poor |
| 2016 | Poor |
| 2017 | Poor |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 2022 | Not classified |
| 2023 | Not classified |
| 2024 | Not classified |
| 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 A L'Ancien Camping1.1 kmManche
- 2.2 km
- La Pointe D'Agon3.3 kmManche
- Annoville - Face Au Cd3.5 kmManche
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Saint-Germain-sur-Ay-Plage, about ~200 m away.
- 3 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Le vent des îles, about ~180 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Camping aux Grands Espaces, about ~1.1 km away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~270 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
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. There's parking about ~120 m from the beach.
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. Over the 4 classified seasons on record, 1 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. The nearest town, Saint-Germain-sur-Ay-Plage, is about ~200 m away.
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 Manche. There are 3 places to eat within a kilometre — Le vent des îles is the closest, about ~180 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at Face Au Cd?
Yes. Face Au Cd's official 2025 rating is Good — one notch below the top classification — and 1 of 4 classified seasons here have rated Excellent or Good.
What's the current water temperature at Face Au Cd?
The latest reading puts the sea at Face Au Cd at around 21°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Manche. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does Face Au Cd have the warmest water?
For the warmest water, aim for July–September — that's when the modeled sea temperature is typically at its best. That applies to the water around Manche. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
Behind the annual grade: a season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A few countries, Croatia via IZOR included, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report, but Face Au Cd doesn't have one published yet.
What's the easiest way to reach Face Au Cd?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. The nearest town is Saint-Germain-sur-Ay-Plage, about ~200 m away.