La Graviere

20.5°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 20.5°C

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Soorts-Hossegor ocean beaches comprise three designated bathing zones: Naturistes, Gravière, and Centrale/Sud. These are coastal bathing areas in the Landes department of southwestern France, located along the Atlantic Ocean. The bathing profile includes comprehensive monitoring of water quality, identification of pollution sources, and management measures to ensure safe swimming conditions.

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Water

Atlantic Ocean coastline with three designated bathing zones (Naturistes, Gravière, and Centrale/Sud). The area includes the Lac d'Hossegor and is influenced by the Bourret-Boudigau hydrographic basin.

Location

Soorts-Hossegor, Landes department, France. The municipality of Soorts-Hossegor is located at 40660 Messanges. The bathing zones are situated along the ocean coastline.

Season

Monitoring is conducted during summer months (July-August noted in wind direction records). Official monitoring season follows European bathing water directive requirements.

Water Quality

Water quality is monitored through sanitary controls and self-monitoring programs. The profile documents historical classification records from 2000 onwards, bacteriological monitoring results, and assessment of physical and chemical parameters. Cyanobacteria, phytoplankton, macroalgae, and physalies (Portuguese man o'war) are tracked as specific phenomena.

Risks

Physalies (Portuguese man o'war), phytoplankton blooms, macroalgae presence, and swimmer's dermatitis are identified risks. The area is subject to rainwater discharge and influenced by activities including pleasure ports and fishing zones.