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 | 19.4 | 0.6 |
| Thu 3 | 19.5 | 0.5 |
| Fri 4 | 19.6 | 0.8 |
| Sat 5 | 20.0 | 0.6 |
| Sun 6 | 20.3 | 0.5 |
| Mon 7 | 20.4 | 0.6 |
| Tue 8 | 20.2 | 1.0 |
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: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 11 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 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Good |
| 2021 | Good |
| 2022 | Good |
| 2023 | Good |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 2025 | Excellent |
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
- Beg Vilin2.2 kmCôtes-d'Armor
- Pors Scaff2.4 kmCôtes-d'Armor
- Gouermel4.9 kmCôtes-d'Armor
- Kermagen5.6 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.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Plougrescant, about ~2.7 km away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Camping Le Varlen, about ~710 m 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).
- A quiet swim
Is the water clean at Pors Hir?
Pors Hir 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, Toilets, and Parking. There's parking about ~190 m 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. That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The nearest town, Plougrescant, is about ~2.7 km away.
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 sea is doing right now, check the “Right now” panel and 7-day outlook above. It sits in Côtes-d'Armor.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pors Hir safe to swim in?
Pors Hir is rated Excellent for 2025 — the top EU Bathing Water classification — with 11 of 11 classified seasons rating Excellent or Good, so yes. It's also held steady at Excellent for 2 straight years.
What temperature is the sea at Pors Hir right now?
The latest reading puts the sea at Pors Hir at around 19°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Côtes-d'Armor. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Pors Hir?
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 Côtes-d'Armor. 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 Pors Hir doesn't have one published yet.
What's nearby Pors Hir — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. The nearest town is Plougrescant, about ~2.7 km away.