Bernieres-Ouest

16.5°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 3 - Sufficient 16.5°C

Satellite image of BERNIERES-OUEST — Satellite image © Esri

Plage de Bernières – Ouest is a bathing beach located in the commune of Bernières-sur-Mer on the Côte de Nacre coast in Normandy, France. The beach is subject to regular monitoring by the French health authority (ARS) for bathing water quality. The site has been comprehensively studied through multiple phases including baseline assessment, diagnostic analysis, and action planning to manage water quality.

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Water

Coastal bathing water on the English Channel. The area experiences tidal variations with marnage (tidal range) recorded at different tidal coefficients. The coastline is subject to wave action from the Atlantic.

Location

Bernières-sur-Mer, Normandy, France. The bathing zone is designated as Bernières – Ouest on the commune of Bernières-sur-Mer.

Facilities

Beach equipment and facilities are present at the site as described in the coastal infrastructure documentation.

Season

Monitoring occurs during the official bathing season, with documented analyses from 2016 through 2020.

Water Quality

Water quality is monitored by the ARS through regular bacterial analysis. Historical monitoring data shows evolution of enterococci and E. coli concentrations. Active beach management is conducted by Véolia. Water quality assessments cover seasons from 2016 onwards, with detailed 2020 season results documented.

Risks

Potential sources of pollution have been identified and inventoried in the study area. Algae strandings (échouages d'algues) have been documented and analyzed for evolution over time.