On the beach

  • Parking

Right now

Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.

Sea temp
19°C
Cool but swimmable
Wave height
0.4m
Calm, gently shelving
Wind
3km/h
ENE breeze
UV index
6/ 11
Moderate — some protection advised

7-day outlook

7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.

Sea temperature

Next 7 days, °C

18°19°19°20°20°19.3 °CWed 2Thu 3Fri 4Sat 5Sun 6Mon 7Tue 8

Wave height

Next 7 days, metres

0.2m0.6m1.0m1.4m1.1 mWed 2Thu 3Fri 4Sat 5Sun 6Mon 7Tue 8
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7-day sea temperature and wave height forecast for Pors Lous
DaySea temp (°C)Wave height (m)
Wed 218.70.7
Thu 318.90.6
Fri 419.00.7
Sat 519.90.6
Sun 619.50.5
Mon 719.50.8
Tue 819.31.1

Water quality history

Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.

  • 2015: Excellent2015
  • 2016: Good2016
  • 2017: Excellent2017
  • 2018: Good2018
  • 2019: Sufficient2019
  • 2020: Sufficient2020
  • 2021: Poor2021
  • 2022: Poor2022
  • 2023: Poor2023
  • 2024: Poor2024
  • 2025: Sufficient2025

Sufficient in the most recent season, and 4 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.

  • Excellent
  • Good
  • Sufficient
  • Poor
  • Not classified
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11-year EEA bathing water classification history for Pors Lous
YearClassification
2015Excellent
2016Good
2017Excellent
2018Good
2019Sufficient
2020Sufficient
2021Poor
2022Poor
2023Poor
2024Poor
2025Sufficient

Typical sea temperature by month

Modeled estimate

Plausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.

Monthly sea temperature

Typical range across the year, °C

12°16°19°23°26°Typical this month: 23°CJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Typical monthly sea temperature at Pors Lous (modeled climatology)
MonthTypical sea temp (°C)
Jan15
Feb14
Mar15
Apr17
May19
Jun22
Jul23
Aug24
Sep23
Oct22
Nov19
Dec17

Location & nearby beaches

48.2058°N, -4.3326°E · Open larger map ↗ · Open in Google Maps ↗

Nearby beaches

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: Pentrez, about ~2.4 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).

Good for
  • A quiet swim

Is the water clean at Pors Lous?

Thinking of swimming at Pors Lous? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Sufficient — meets the minimum EU 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 Poor to Sufficient in 2025. There's parking about ~100 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. Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 4 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. On site you'll find Parking. The nearest town, Pentrez, is about ~2.4 km away.

Worth remembering: “Sufficient” 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 Finistère.

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to go in the water at Pors Lous?

With some caution, yes — Pors Lous carries a Sufficient rating for 2025, the lowest grade that still passes, so check posted local advisories before going in.

What's the current water temperature at Pors Lous?

Pors Lous's sea temperature currently sits at around 19°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. That's the reading right off Finistère. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.

When is the best time to swim at Pors Lous?

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 Finistère. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.

Where does the water quality rating come from?

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 Lous doesn't have one published yet.

What's nearby Pors Lous — parking, buses, or a ferry?

By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. The nearest town is Pentrez, about ~2.4 km away.