France · Côtes-d'Armor
Les Craclais
Côtes-d'Armor, 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 | 19.7 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 19.7 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 19.8 | 0.6 |
| Sat 5 | 20.2 | 0.4 |
| Sun 6 | 20.6 | 0.4 |
| Mon 7 | 20.7 | 0.5 |
| Tue 8 | 20.5 | 0.8 |
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: Not classified2022
- 2023: Not classified2023
- 2024: Not classified2024
- 2025: Not classified2025
Not classified in the most recent season, and 0 of 0 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 | Not classified |
| 2023 | Not classified |
| 2024 | Not classified |
| 2025 | Not classified |
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
- Traou Trez1.0 kmCôtes-d'Armor
- Ledano1.7 kmCôtes-d'Armor
- Kermarquer1.8 kmCôtes-d'Armor
- Loguivy4.1 kmCôtes-d'Armor
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Port, about ~220 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Lézardrieux, about ~700 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Camping de Kerloury, about ~1.2 km 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 Les Craclais?
Les Craclais sits on a stretch of coast classed as a coastal bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Not classified for the 2025 season. Under the EU Bathing Water Directive, national authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season and report the results the following spring — the 2025 rating was published in spring 2026, and 2026's won't follow 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 sits in Côtes-d'Armor. You can park about ~290 m away.
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. Les Craclais does not yet have enough classified seasons to describe a long-run trend. On site you'll find Toilets, Benches, and Trash bins. Lézardrieux — the closest town — sits about ~700 m from here.
“Not classified” is one point on a four-step scale — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — assigned once per year from that season's water samples, not a live reading. It describes how the site performs on average across the season, not the exact water quality this afternoon; for day-to-day sea conditions, see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Les Craclais safe right now?
Not without checking first: Les Craclais's 2025 rating is Not classified, so look for local advisories and posted flags before swimming.
How warm is the sea at Les Craclais right now?
Right now, the sea at Les Craclais is measuring around 19°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 Les Craclais?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. 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 I get to Les Craclais without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Port, about ~220 m away. The nearest town is Lézardrieux, about ~700 m away.