France · Pas-de-Calais
Neufchatel-Hardelot Plage
Pas-de-Calais, 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 | 20.4 | 1.3 |
| Thu 3 | 20.3 | 1.8 |
| Fri 4 | 20.4 | 2.0 |
| Sat 5 | 20.4 | 1.4 |
| Sun 6 | 20.5 | 0.4 |
| Mon 7 | 20.5 | 0.6 |
| Tue 8 | 20.4 | 2.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Good2015
- 2016: Good2016
- 2017: Good2017
- 2018: Good2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Sufficient2021
- 2022: Sufficient2022
- 2023: Sufficient2023
- 2024: Sufficient2024
- 2025: Good2025
Good in the most recent season, and 7 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Good |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Good |
| 2018 | Good |
| 2019 | Good |
| 2020 | Good |
| 2021 | Sufficient |
| 2022 | Sufficient |
| 2023 | Sufficient |
| 2024 | Sufficient |
| 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 | 14 |
| Feb | 13 |
| Mar | 14 |
| Apr | 16 |
| May | 19 |
| Jun | 22 |
| Jul | 24 |
| Aug | 25 |
| Sep | 24 |
| Oct | 22 |
| Nov | 19 |
| Dec | 16 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Saint Etienne Au Mont Plage Nord3.3 kmPas-de-Calais
- Equihen Centre Plage3.7 kmPas-de-Calais
- Camiers Sainte Cecile6.6 kmPas-de-Calais
- Camiers Saint Gabriel7.1 kmPas-de-Calais
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: Neufchâtel-Hardelot, about ~4.2 km away.
- 13 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Bar de l'Océan, about ~90 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Les Jardins d'Hardelot, about ~580 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~640 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
- Naturist
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Neufchatel-Hardelot Plage?
Thinking of swimming at Neufchatel-Hardelot Plage? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Good — meets the EU bathing-water standard in the latest annual assessment. That rating is set once a year under the EU Bathing Water Directive, from a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli reported to the European Environment Agency the following spring, so the 2025 season's grade appeared in spring 2026 and the 2026 season won't be graded 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. Water quality here has been improving: the rating moved from Sufficient to Good in 2025. You can park about ~60 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. Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 7 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. On site you'll find Lifeguard, Toilets, and Restaurant. Neufchâtel-Hardelot — the closest town — sits about ~4.2 km from here.
“Good” 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. There are 13 places to eat within a kilometre — Bar de l'Océan is the closest, about ~90 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Neufchatel-Hardelot Plage a safe beach for swimming?
It's a solid yes: Neufchatel-Hardelot Plage is rated Good for 2025, the second tier on the EU scale, backed by 7 of 11 classified seasons at Excellent or Good. Its rating has also been trending the right way, moving from Sufficient to Good in 2025.
How warm is the sea at Neufchatel-Hardelot Plage right now?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Neufchatel-Hardelot Plage is around 20°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Pas-de-Calais.
What's the best month to visit Neufchatel-Hardelot Plage for swimming?
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 Pas-de-Calais.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
The grade comes from a full season of official sampling for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive, which assigns Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. Some countries (Croatia, via IZOR) also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report; Neufchatel-Hardelot Plage doesn't have that feed yet.
How do I get to Neufchatel-Hardelot Plage without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. The nearest town is Neufchâtel-Hardelot, about ~4.2 km away.