Ambleteuse Centre Plage

15.9°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 2 - Good 15.9°C

Satellite image of AMBLETEUSE CENTRE PLAGE — Satellite image © Esri

Ambleteuse Centre Plage is a bathing beach located in the commune of Ambleteuse on the Côte d'Opale coast. The beach is subject to official water quality monitoring and vulnerability profile assessment. The area experiences a temperate oceanic climate with moderate precipitation and regular wind patterns. Water quality is influenced by tidal dynamics, wave action, and various terrestrial pollution sources including agricultural runoff and wastewater systems.

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Water

Coastal marine water classified as the FRAC03 water mass (Gris Nez–Slack). The area experiences significant tidal ranges and is exposed to Atlantic swell from the northwest. Mean monthly water flow characteristics are documented for the Slack river system.

Location

Ambleteuse is located on the Côte d'Opale in northern France. The Centre Plage bathing zone is situated in the commune of Ambleteuse.

Season

Official monitoring occurs during the bathing season.

Water Quality

Water quality monitoring includes bacteriological analysis of enterococcal and E. coli concentrations. The Slack river and related hydrographic network show documented contamination measured at monitoring stations. Potential pollution sources include agricultural activities, wastewater discharge systems, stormwater runoff, and riverine inputs.

Risks

Potential contamination from agricultural activities, stormwater systems, untreated wastewater discharge, and river inputs. Macro-algae, phytoplankton, and nutrient levels are monitored as secondary health risks. Macro-debris monitoring is conducted.