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 | 22.4 | 0.7 |
| Thu 3 | 22.6 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 22.7 | 0.7 |
| Sat 5 | 23.3 | 0.8 |
| Sun 6 | 23.1 | 1.0 |
| Mon 7 | 22.9 | 1.1 |
| Tue 8 | 22.8 | 1.6 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Not classified2015
- 2016: Not classified2016
- 2017: Not classified2017
- 2018: Not classified2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Not classified2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 4 of 4 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Not classified |
| 2017 | Not classified |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 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 | 15 |
| Feb | 14 |
| Mar | 15 |
| Apr | 17 |
| May | 19 |
| Jun | 22 |
| Jul | 23 |
| Aug | 24 |
| Sep | 24 |
| Oct | 22 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- La Griere712 mVendée
- La Grande Plage1.1 kmVendée
- Les Generelles1.9 kmVendée
- Sainte-Anne2.3 kmVendée
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Rue de Verdun, about ~310 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: La Tranche-sur-Mer, about ~1.3 km away.
- 6 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Cabane de Marie - Saudade, about ~70 m away.
- 6 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Les Cols Verts, about ~350 m away.
- 5 shops nearby, the closest about ~830 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 Flandres Dunkerque?
Flandres Dunkerque is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water 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, Sandy shore, and Toilets. There's parking about ~120 m from the beach.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 4 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. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 4 straight years. The nearest town, La Tranche-sur-Mer, is about ~1.3 km away.
That “Excellent” 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. There are 6 places to eat within a kilometre — Cabane de Marie - Saudade is the closest, about ~70 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Flandres Dunkerque?
Yes, without much reservation. Flandres Dunkerque holds the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 4 of 4 classified seasons here have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 4 straight years.
What is the sea temperature at Flandres Dunkerque today?
The most recent reading for Flandres Dunkerque shows the sea at around 22°C. For live, up-to-the-hour conditions, see the “Right now” panel above. That's the reading right off Vendée. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does Flandres Dunkerque have the warmest water?
If you're planning around water temperature, July–September is the window to target — the modeled sea temperature is typically highest then. That applies to the water around Vendée. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
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 Flandres Dunkerque doesn't have one published yet.
Is there parking near Flandres Dunkerque?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Rue de Verdun, about ~310 m away. The nearest town is La Tranche-sur-Mer, about ~1.3 km away.