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 | 29.4 | 0.7 |
| Thu 3 | 29.7 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 29.6 | 0.7 |
| Sat 5 | 30.0 | 0.7 |
| Sun 6 | 29.7 | 0.7 |
| Mon 7 | 29.6 | 0.9 |
| Tue 8 | 29.6 | 1.0 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Sufficient2015
- 2016: Sufficient2016
- 2017: Poor2017
- 2018: Poor2018
- 2019: Poor2019
- 2020: Poor2020
- 2021: Poor2021
- 2022: Poor2022
- 2023: Poor2023
- 2024: Not classified2024
- 2025: Not classified2025
Not classified in the most recent season, and 0 of 9 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Sufficient |
| 2016 | Sufficient |
| 2017 | Poor |
| 2018 | Poor |
| 2019 | Poor |
| 2020 | Poor |
| 2021 | Poor |
| 2022 | Poor |
| 2023 | Poor |
| 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 | 21 |
| Feb | 20 |
| Mar | 21 |
| Apr | 22 |
| May | 24 |
| Jun | 26 |
| Jul | 28 |
| Aug | 28 |
| Sep | 28 |
| Oct | 26 |
| Nov | 24 |
| Dec | 22 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Roseau4.1 kmGuadeloupe
- Saint-Clair6.8 kmGuadeloupe
- Plage de Salee - Bananier7.2 kmGuadeloupe
- Riviere Larose9.9 kmGuadeloupe
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~1.1 km from the beach.
- Bus stop: Cambrefort, about ~1.2 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Capesterre-Belle-Eau, about ~2.2 km away.
- 2 places to eat within 1 km Closest is La Maniocrie de Germaine, about ~740 m away.
- 2 shops nearby, the closest about ~740 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 Petit Perou?
Petit Perou is a river bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Not classified for the 2025 season — not enough samples in this year to assign an official rating. 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. There's parking about ~1.1 km 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 9 classified seasons on record, 0 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. The nearest town, Capesterre-Belle-Eau, is about ~2.2 km away.
Worth remembering: “Not classified” 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 Guadeloupe. There are 2 places to eat within a kilometre — La Maniocrie de Germaine is the closest, about ~740 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at Petit Perou?
Best to be careful here: Petit Perou's official 2025 classification is Not classified, so check for local advisories and posted flags before swimming.
What temperature is the sea at Petit Perou right now?
The latest reading puts the sea at Petit Perou at around 29°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Guadeloupe. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Petit Perou?
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 Guadeloupe. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
Once a year, national authorities report a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli to the European Environment Agency, which grades the season Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A handful of countries, including Croatia via IZOR, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report — Petit Perou doesn't have that feed set up yet.
Is there parking near Petit Perou?
By car, there's parking about ~1.1 km from the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Cambrefort, about ~1.2 km away. The nearest town is Capesterre-Belle-Eau, about ~2.2 km away.