Escalles Centre Plage

19.8°C Water temp · Jul 22

France Coastal 4 - Poor 19.8°C

Satellite image of ESCALLES CENTRE PLAGE — Satellite image © Esri

Escalles is a bathing water zone located in the commune of Escalles in northern France. The Centre Plage d'Escalles is a beach bathing area that has been subject to vulnerability profile assessment and microbiological quality monitoring. The bathing water is influenced by rainfall, tidal conditions, and wave dynamics in the Bay of Wissant. Water quality is monitored through analysis of E. coli and enterococci concentrations.

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Water

Marine bathing water in the Bay of Wissant. The water body is subject to tidal influence, wave action from the Atlantic, and seasonal variations in precipitation and wind patterns.

Location

Commune of Escalles, located in the Bay of Wissant region in northern France. The beach is served by an access road with recent improvements and amenities.

Facilities

Recent amenities have been installed at the beach.

Water Quality

Microbiological quality monitoring conducted from 2015–2021 measured E. coli and enterococci concentrations. Water quality classification and results are presented in the profile. Potential pollution sources include stormwater discharge at the beach access point, wastewater systems in Escalles, watercourses, and agricultural activities.

Risks

Stormwater discharge from the beach access point identified as a potential contamination source. Watercourses, agricultural activities, and wastewater systems identified as potential pollution sources. Water quality is influenced by wind direction, precipitation intensity, tidal state, and tidal coefficients.