Port Briac

17.9°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 17.9°C

Satellite image of PORT BRIAC — Satellite image © Esri

Port Briac is a bathing beach located in the municipality of Cancale in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, France. The beach is situated along the Breton coast and is subject to tidal influences typical of the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel region. The beach experiences oceanic conditions including tidal currents, wave action, and seasonal temperature variations. The area is influenced by both marine and terrestrial pollution sources including wastewater discharge and agricultural runoff.

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Water

Coastal bathing area on the Atlantic coast of Brittany. The site experiences semi-diurnal tides with tidal currents influenced by the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel. Wave heights and directions vary seasonally.

Location

Cancale municipality, Ille-et-Vilaine department, Brittany, France. The beach is accessible via the Chemin des Douaniers (Customs Officers' Path).

Water Quality

Bacteriological water quality was monitored from 2006 to 2010 with results assessed under the 2006 directive. The beach is subject to occasional bacterial contamination episodes. Potential sources of pollution include wastewater systems, stormwater drainage networks, and agricultural activities. Macro-algae (ulves) proliferation potential is present in the area.

Risks

Risk of bacterial contamination from wastewater and stormwater discharges. Potential for macro-algae and phytoplankton proliferation. Toxic algal blooms have been documented in nearby monitoring points.