Wissant Centre Plage

15.7°C Water temp · Jun 8

France Coastal 3 - Sufficient 15.7°C

Satellite image of WISSANT CENTRE PLAGE — Satellite image © Esri

Wissant Centre Plage is a bathing water area located on the Côte d'Opale coast in the Wissant municipality in northern France. The beach is subject to regular bacteriological monitoring of E. coli and intestinal enterococci. Water quality is influenced by precipitation events, wind direction, tidal currents, and agricultural runoff from the surrounding watershed.

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Water

Coastal bathing water in the English Channel. The area is classified as part of the FRAC02 coastal water mass ('Malo - Gris Nez'). Tidal currents and wave patterns are influenced by Atlantic swells and local wind conditions.

Location

Wissant municipality on the Côte d'Opale coast in northern France, near Calais and Boulogne-sur-Mer. Parking and camping facilities are available near the coastal area.

Facilities

Beach equipment is provided, including parking and camping facilities in proximity to the coastal area.

Water Quality

Water quality is monitored for E. coli and intestinal enterococci concentrations. Quality is classified under the Water Framework Directive and regional water management schemes. Pollution sources include agricultural activities, rainwater runoff, and wastewater systems operated by the CCT2C local authority.

Risks

Identified pollution sources include agricultural runoff, rainwater discharge events, and potential issues with non-collective wastewater treatment systems. Phytoplankton and macroalgae are monitored as potential health risks.