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 | 20.0 | 0.5 |
| Thu 3 | 20.4 | 0.5 |
| Fri 4 | 20.3 | 0.5 |
| Sat 5 | 21.1 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 20.8 | 0.4 |
| Mon 7 | 20.9 | 0.5 |
| Tue 8 | 20.5 | 0.9 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Good2016
- 2017: Good2017
- 2018: Good2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Poor2025
Poor in the most recent season, and 10 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Good |
| 2018 | Good |
| 2019 | Good |
| 2020 | Good |
| 2021 | Good |
| 2022 | Good |
| 2023 | Good |
| 2024 | Good |
| 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 | 15 |
| Feb | 14 |
| Mar | 15 |
| Apr | 17 |
| May | 19 |
| Jun | 22 |
| Jul | 23 |
| Aug | 24 |
| Sep | 24 |
| Oct | 22 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Belle Etoile870 mFinistère
- Grand Large1.2 kmFinistère
- Rodel-La Croix1.3 kmFinistère
- Coat-Pin1.4 kmFinistère
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Le Porzou, about ~350 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Concarneau, about ~1.7 km away.
- 5 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Pizza du Rouz, about ~440 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Camping du Moulin d'Aurore, about ~290 m away.
- 2 shops nearby, the closest about ~610 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).
- Families
Is the water clean at Porzou?
Porzou sits on a stretch of coast classed as a coastal bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Poor for the 2025 season. Under the EU Bathing Water Directive, national authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season and report the results the following spring — the 2025 rating was published in spring 2026, and 2026's won't follow 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 sits in Finistère. You can park about ~210 m away.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 10 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. If you're timing a visit around water temperature rather than crowds, July–September is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch. Concarneau — the closest town — sits about ~1.7 km from here.
That “Poor” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. Worth noting: the rating slipped from Good to Poor in 2025, so it's especially worth checking the latest local advisories. There are 5 places to eat within a kilometre — Pizza du Rouz is the closest, about ~440 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Porzou safe right now?
This one calls for caution — Porzou's 2025 rating is Poor. Look for posted flags and local advisories before you go in.
How cold or warm is the water at Porzou today?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Porzou is around 20°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Finistère.
Which month has the warmest sea at Porzou?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Finistère.
How is the water quality rating measured?
The annual classification — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — is built from a full season of official testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring. Some national authorities (Croatia's IZOR among them) also publish individual samples during the season itself; Porzou isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
Can you drive to Porzou?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Le Porzou, about ~350 m away. The nearest town is Concarneau, about ~1.7 km away.