France · French Guiana
Plage Des Hattes
French Guiana, 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 | 29.9 | 0.7 |
| Thu 3 | 29.9 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 29.8 | 0.8 |
| Sat 5 | 29.8 | 0.8 |
| Sun 6 | 29.9 | 0.5 |
| Mon 7 | 29.9 | 0.6 |
| Tue 8 | 29.8 | 0.7 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Poor2015
- 2016: Poor2016
- 2017: Poor2017
- 2018: Sufficient2018
- 2019: Sufficient2019
- 2020: Sufficient2020
- 2021: Sufficient2021
- 2022: Poor2022
- 2023: Poor2023
- 2024: Poor2024
- 2025: Poor2025
Poor in the most recent season, and 0 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Poor |
| 2016 | Poor |
| 2017 | Poor |
| 2018 | Sufficient |
| 2019 | Sufficient |
| 2020 | Sufficient |
| 2021 | Sufficient |
| 2022 | Poor |
| 2023 | Poor |
| 2024 | Poor |
| 2025 | Poor |
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 | 23 |
| Feb | 22 |
| Mar | 23 |
| Apr | 24 |
| May | 26 |
| Jun | 28 |
| Jul | 29 |
| Aug | 29 |
| Sep | 29 |
| Oct | 28 |
| Nov | 26 |
| Dec | 24 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Crique Morpio76 kmFrench Guiana
- Crique Canceler106 kmFrench Guiana
- Lac Bois Diable156 kmFrench Guiana
- Plage Pollux159 kmFrench Guiana
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Nearest bus stop is about ~280 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Awala-Yalimapo, about ~3.7 km away.
What kind of beach is this?
With no facilities mapped nearby, this beach is usually on the quiet side even in season — worth knowing if you're after solitude, but also worth bringing your own water and shade.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
- Water sports
- A quiet swim
Is the water clean at Plage Des Hattes?
Thinking of swimming at Plage Des Hattes? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Poor — below the EU standard; swimming may be discouraged or restricted by local authorities. 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. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Poor for 4 straight years. There's parking about ~10 m from the beach.
Looking to avoid the busiest weeks? The water is typically warmest around August, with the most reliable swimming window running June–October; outside that stretch you'll find a cooler sea but a quieter beach. Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 0 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. On site you'll find Toilets, Kids' area, and Parking. The nearest town, Awala-Yalimapo, is about ~3.7 km away.
Worth remembering: “Poor” 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 French Guiana.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at Plage Des Hattes?
Caution is advised — Plage Des Hattes's official 2025 rating is Poor. Check for local advisories and posted flags before going in.
What temperature is the sea at Plage Des Hattes right now?
The most recent reading for Plage Des Hattes shows the sea at around 30°C. For live, up-to-the-hour conditions, see the “Right now” panel above. That's the reading right off French Guiana. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Plage Des Hattes?
For the warmest water, aim for June–October — that's when the modeled sea temperature is typically at its best. That applies to the water around French Guiana. 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 Plage Des Hattes doesn't have one published yet.
Is there parking near Plage Des Hattes?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. There's a bus stop about ~280 m from the beach. The nearest town is Awala-Yalimapo, about ~3.7 km away.