On the beach

  • Benches
  • Parking
  • Sandy shore
  • Toilets

Right now

Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.

Sea temp
18°C
Cool but swimmable
Wave height
0.5m
Light chop
Wind
11km/h
SSW breeze
UV index
5/ 11
Moderate — some protection advised

7-day outlook

7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.

Sea temperature

Next 7 days, °C

18°18°19°19°20°19.2 °CWed 2Thu 3Fri 4Sat 5Sun 6Mon 7Tue 8

Wave height

Next 7 days, metres

0.6m1.0m1.4m1.8m1.5 mWed 2Thu 3Fri 4Sat 5Sun 6Mon 7Tue 8
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7-day sea temperature and wave height forecast for Traon Erch
DaySea temp (°C)Wave height (m)
Wed 218.20.9
Thu 318.30.8
Fri 418.61.2
Sat 519.01.1
Sun 619.20.9
Mon 719.41.1
Tue 819.21.5

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: Good2019
  • 2020: Good2020
  • 2021: Excellent2021
  • 2022: Excellent2022
  • 2023: Good2023
  • 2024: Good2024
  • 2025: Sufficient2025

Sufficient in the most recent season, and 8 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 Traon Erch
YearClassification
2015Good
2016Good
2017Sufficient
2018Sufficient
2019Good
2020Good
2021Excellent
2022Excellent
2023Good
2024Good
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 Traon Erch (modeled climatology)
MonthTypical sea temp (°C)
Jan15
Feb14
Mar15
Apr16
May19
Jun21
Jul23
Aug24
Sep23
Oct22
Nov19
Dec17

Location & nearby beaches

48.7135°N, -3.9716°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.
  • Bus stop: Le Rhun, about ~510 m away.
  • Ferry: Gare Maritime, about ~1.0 km away.

Food, stays & town

  • Nearest village: Roscoff, about ~1.6 km away.
  • 2 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Ti'Nathy, about ~450 m away.
  • 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hôtel Le Bellevue, about ~1.2 km away.
  • 1 shop nearby, about ~1.0 km 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).

Is the water clean at Traon Erch?

Thinking of swimming at Traon Erch? 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. Worth noting: the rating slipped from Good to Sufficient in 2025, so it's especially worth checking the latest local advisories. You can park about ~70 m away.

Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 8 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–September, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. Roscoff — the closest town — sits about ~1.6 km from here.

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. There are 2 places to eat within a kilometre — Ti'Nathy is the closest, about ~450 m away.

Frequently asked questions

Is Traon Erch a safe beach for swimming?

Generally yes, but with caution. Its official 2025 rating is Sufficient — the minimum passing grade — so check for posted local advisories before swimming.

Is the sea warm at Traon Erch today?

As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Traon Erch is around 18°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Finistère.

What's the ideal time of year to swim at Traon Erch?

July–September is typically the most reliable swimming window, with the sea usually warmest in the second half of summer. That applies to the water around Finistère.

What's behind the water quality rating shown above?

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; Traon Erch isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.

How do you get to Traon Erch?

By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Le Rhun, about ~510 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Gare Maritime, about ~1.0 km away. The nearest town is Roscoff, about ~1.6 km away.