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 | 29.6 | 0.8 |
| Thu 3 | 29.7 | 0.7 |
| Fri 4 | 29.6 | 0.8 |
| Sat 5 | 29.7 | 0.9 |
| Sun 6 | 29.7 | 0.7 |
| Mon 7 | 29.6 | 0.9 |
| Tue 8 | 29.5 | 1.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Good2015
- 2016: Good2016
- 2017: Sufficient2017
- 2018: Sufficient2018
- 2019: Poor2019
- 2020: Poor2020
- 2021: Not classified2021
- 2022: Not classified2022
- 2023: Not classified2023
- 2024: Not classified2024
- 2025: Not classified2025
Not classified in the most recent season, and 2 of 6 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Good |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Sufficient |
| 2018 | Sufficient |
| 2019 | Poor |
| 2020 | Poor |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 2022 | Not classified |
| 2023 | Not classified |
| 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
- Anse Pistolet2.6 kmGuadeloupe
- Anse Laborde6.5 kmGuadeloupe
- Petite Chapelle8.3 kmGuadeloupe
- Anse Colas9.2 kmGuadeloupe
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 town: Anse-Bertrand, about ~7.1 km away.
- 1 place to eat within 1 km Closest is Chez Coco, about ~300 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 Porte D'Enfer?
Thinking of swimming at Porte D'Enfer? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Not classified — not enough samples in this year to assign an official rating. 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. There's parking about ~210 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 6 classified seasons on record, 2 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. On site you'll find Parking and Benches. The nearest town, Anse-Bertrand, is about ~7.1 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's 1 place to eat near the beach — Chez Coco, about ~300 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Porte D'Enfer safe to swim in?
Porte D'Enfer's official 2025 rating is Not classified, which is why local advisories and posted flags are worth checking before swimming.
What's the current water temperature at Porte D'Enfer?
The latest reading puts the sea at Porte D'Enfer 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 should you plan a swimming trip to Porte D'Enfer?
If you're planning around water temperature, July–September is the window to target — the modeled sea temperature is typically highest then. That applies to the water around Guadeloupe. 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 Porte D'Enfer doesn't have one published yet.
What's the easiest way to reach Porte D'Enfer?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. The nearest town is Anse-Bertrand, about ~7.1 km away.