On the beach
Right now
Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
7-day outlook
7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.
Water temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Water temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 21.0 | 0.6 |
| Thu 3 | 21.1 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 21.1 | 0.9 |
| Sat 5 | 21.3 | 0.6 |
| Sun 6 | 21.4 | 0.6 |
| Mon 7 | 21.3 | 0.6 |
| Tue 8 | 21.1 | 1.3 |
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: Good2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Sufficient2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 10 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 | Good |
| 2019 | Good |
| 2020 | Good |
| 2021 | Sufficient |
| 2022 | Good |
| 2023 | Good |
| 2024 | Good |
| 2025 | Excellent |
Typical water temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly water temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical water 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
- Pissotte610 mCôtes-d'Armor
- La Fosse1.2 kmCôtes-d'Armor
- La Grande Plage1.5 kmCôtes-d'Armor
- La Mare1.5 kmCôtes-d'Armor
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~390 m from the beach.
- Bus stop: Boulevard Emeraude, about ~720 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Saint-Cast-le-Guildo, about ~1.7 km away.
- 2 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Le Cabanon, about ~210 m away.
- 3 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Camping Le Châtelet, about ~330 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~380 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 La Fresnaye?
La Fresnaye 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 Sandy shore, Showers, and Toilets. You can park about ~390 m away.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 10 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–September, with the water usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window it's cooler and often quieter. Water quality here has been improving: the rating moved from Good to Excellent in 2025. Saint-Cast-le-Guildo — the closest town — sits about ~1.7 km from here.
Worth remembering: “Excellent” 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 water is doing right now, check the “Right now” panel and 7-day outlook above. It sits in Côtes-d'Armor. There are 2 places to eat within a kilometre — Le Cabanon is the closest, about ~210 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is La Fresnaye a safe beach for swimming?
Yes. Its official 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent, the top classification, and 10 of the 11 classified seasons on record have rated Excellent or Good. Its rating has also been trending the right way, moving from Good to Excellent in 2025.
How warm is the water at La Fresnaye right now?
Right now, the water at La Fresnaye is measuring around 21°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off Côtes-d'Armor.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at La Fresnaye?
July–September is typically the most reliable swimming window, with the water usually warmest in the second half of summer. That applies to the water around Côtes-d'Armor.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
National authorities sample the water for intestinal enterococci and E. coli bacteria through the bathing season and report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring for the season just finished, which assigns one of four annual classifications — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — under the EU Bathing Water Directive. Some national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual in-season sample results ahead of that annual report.
How do you get to La Fresnaye?
By car, there's parking about ~390 m from the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Boulevard Emeraude, about ~720 m away. The nearest town is Saint-Cast-le-Guildo, about ~1.7 km away.