Le Tréport beach
Swimming in Le Tréport
Water temperature, swell, tide, swim rating and beach lifeguard status — at a glance, recalculated continuously. It's a shingle beach; swimming is most comfortable around high tide.
See also: Tides · What to do in Le Tréport
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When to swim today?
- High tide: the water is close to the seawall roughly 2 hours before and after high tide; at low tide it retreats far across the shingle. Today's times are on the Tides page.
- Lifeguards: in July and August, 11 am–7 pm, within the flagged zone. Out of season, swim with caution.
Water quality
Official results & rating ↗
The beach live
A glance says more than a long description: the real state of the beach and the sea, right now.
Water, swell and tide estimated from ocean models (Open-Meteo), recalculated continuously — handy day to day, but indicative only. Water quality and lifeguard cover are official data; the flag and the lifeguard station's instructions always take precedence.
Practical info
The beach
- Shingle beach; foreshore exposed at low tide.
- Lifeguarded in July–August, 11 am–7 pm, within the flagged zone.
- Dogs are generally not allowed on the lifeguarded swimming area in season.
The flags
- 🟢 Green: lifeguarded, no particular danger.
- 🟡 Orange: dangerous but supervised swimming — caution.
- 🔴 Red: swimming forbidden.
- Swim within the supervised zone and follow the lifeguard station's instructions.
Safety & emergencies
In case of danger, alert the lifeguard station immediately. Useful numbers:
- 112 — European emergency number (from a mobile).
- 196 — sea rescue (CROSS Gris-Nez), or VHF channel 16.
- 15 ambulance · 18 fire brigade.
Don't overestimate your strength (cold water, tiredness), watch the children, beware of currents near the jetty and pier, and come out at the first sign of cold.
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature in Le Tréport?
It's shown at the top of this page, recalculated continuously. In summer it's often around 17–20 °C on this stretch of the English Channel.
Is the beach lifeguarded?
Yes, in July and August from 11 am to 7 pm, within the flagged zone. Outside that period/time the beach is not supervised — the flag on site takes precedence.
Sand or shingle?
Shingle. At low tide the water retreats far; swimming is best around high tide.
Is the water quality good?
Le Tréport beach is subject to official health monitoring (ARS). The rating and latest samples are available via the official link above.