Le Petit Havre

17.1°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 17.1°C

Satellite image of LE PETIT HAVRE — Satellite image © Esri

Plage du Petit Havre is a bathing beach located in Pordic, Brittany, France. The beach is situated in the Bay of Saint-Brieuc and undergoes monitoring for water quality and potential pollution sources. The area experiences tidal variations and is subject to marine environmental factors including algae and jellyfish presence. Water quality classification and safety assessments are conducted regularly according to European bathing water directive standards.

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Water

Marine bathing area in the Bay of Saint-Brieuc. The beach experiences tidal variations with extreme tidal levels recorded at the nearby Légué port.

Location

Pordic, France. Coordinates: 273507 m (X), 6847161 m (Y). The beach is located in the Bay of Saint-Brieuc.

Facilities

Equipped facilities are available at the beach, including lifeguard presence and public amenities.

Season

Monitoring conducted annually with end-of-season quality classification. The 2025 profile revision was finalized on 24 June 2025.

Water Quality

Water quality is monitored and classified according to EU Directive 2006/7/CE standards. Microbiological monitoring includes bacterial indicators. Quality assessment is conducted seasonally.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified include permanent surface water flows, stormwater runoff, domestic wastewater, and agricultural activities. Algae blooms and jellyfish (physalies) presence have been documented in the area. Short-term pollution risks are managed through preventive measures.