Ile De Plaisance

16.5°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 16.5°C

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Plage Plaisance is a bathing beach located in Courseulles-sur-Mer in Normandy, France. It is part of the Côte de Nacre coastal area and is subject to regular water quality monitoring by the public health authority (ARS). The beach has been studied comprehensively to assess bathing water quality, identify pollution sources, and develop management actions. Water quality is influenced by rainfall, tidal coefficients, wind direction, and various coastal discharges.

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Water

Tidal marine beach along the English Channel coast. The site experiences significant tidal variation with a tidal range (marnage) of varying magnitude depending on tidal coefficient. Water movements are influenced by tidal currents during rising and falling tides, and swell orientation from the Channel.

Location

Courseulles-sur-Mer, Normandy, France. The beach is located on the commune of Courseulles-sur-Mer in the Calvados department.

Water Quality

Water quality is monitored regularly by the ARS (Regional Health Authority) for bacteriological parameters including enterococci and E. coli. Historical monitoring data shows variation in water quality influenced by rainfall, seasonality, and tidal coefficients. Active management of the beach is conducted by Véolia.

Risks

Pollution sources identified in the area include various discharges and exutories. Algae washup (échouages d'algues) has been documented. Water quality contamination episodes are influenced by rainfall, seasonality, tidal coefficients, and wind direction.