Kerleven

19°C Water temp · Sep 11

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 19°C

Satellite image of KERLEVEN — Satellite image © Esri

Kerleven beach is located in the commune of La Forêt Fouesnant in Brittany, France. The beach is situated in a coastal zone subject to monitoring for bathing water quality. The area experiences Atlantic maritime climate conditions with significant seasonal variations in water temperature and rainfall.

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Water

Coastal marine water in the Bay of Concarneau. The zone experiences tidal variations with extreme tidal levels, spring tides, and neap tides documented by hydrographic surveys.

Location

La Forêt Fouesnant commune, Brittany region, France. The beach is situated in a zone accessible to the public for bathing.

Season

Official monitoring occurs during the bathing season, with quality classification applied at the end of the 2017 season.

Water Quality

Water quality is monitored through bacteriological testing by the regional health authority (ARS). Classification follows EU Directive 2006/7/CE criteria. Monitoring data covers the period 2014–2017. Simulation of classification according to Directive 2006/7/CE was performed for the 2017 bathing season.

Risks

The beach is sensitive to green algae strandings. Potential sources of bacterial contamination include agricultural activities, wastewater systems, stormwater discharge networks, and animal access. Macro-debris and jellyfish presence have been documented. Short-term pollution events have been recorded.