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Beaches and sea swimming

Current conditions

The tide is rising ⤒ It is approximately 4.2m at the moment. It has been rising from a low of 1.5m for 2 hours 19 minutes. It will reach a high tide of 8.7m in 3 hours 40 minutes at 21:40. The current tide range is 7.2m which is quite big.

Wind is currently moderate NW F5 (22mph).

Sea temp is 10°C and sea state is moderate in the southeast, rather rough occasionally rough in the northwest.

Conditions at 07/01/2026 17:59:53

Bays

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Albecq

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 3m and 8m. 30 in 30 bay #2

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Alderney (Braye Beach)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m.

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Alderney (Clonque)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m.

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Alderney (Corblets)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m.

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Alderney (Crabbies)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m.

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Alderney (Fort Tourgis)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m.

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Alderney (Longis)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 2m and 7m. Nice

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Alderney (Platte Saline)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m.

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Alderney (Saye)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m.

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Baie de la Jaonneuse

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m. 30 in 30 bay #11

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Bathing Pools - Children's

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 0m and 8m.

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Bathing Pools - Gents

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m.

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Bathing Pools - Horseshoe

Condition: Poor. It's a little windy and the tide is wrong although there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 6m and 10m. Dry at low tide. Changing hut.

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Bathing Pools - Ladies

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 0m and 8m. Recently fully renovated - now with changing facilities and a cafe! Can be a bit dodgy on a big tide.

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Beaucette

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 2m and 8m.

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Bec du Nez

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m.

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Belgrave Bay

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m.

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Bordeaux (Blake's Beach)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m.

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Bordeaux Harbour

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m. 30 in 30 bay #15

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Castle Cornet

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 0m and 8.5m.

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Chouet

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m.

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Clarence Battery

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1m and 8m.

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Cobo (North)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m. Absolutely stunning. Can swim virtually the full length of the bay (couple of miles). Beware of currents.

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Cobo (South)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m. Absolutely stunning. Can swim virtually the full length of the bay (couple of miles). Beware of currents. 30 in 30 bay #30, 9 in 30 bay #5

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Crocq

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m. 30 in 30 bay #28

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Divette

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m.

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Fermain Bay

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m. No public parking at the bay. Accessed by the cliff paths (or down the hill) 30 in 30 bay #17

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Fontenelle Bay

Condition: Poor. It's a little windy and the tide is wrong although there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 4.5m and 8m. 30 in 30 bay #14. Needs to be calm and mid to high tide.

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Fort Doyle

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 2m and 8m.

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Fort George

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1m and 8m. Only accessible by boat

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Fort Grey

Condition: Poor. It's a little windy and the tide is wrong although there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 6m and 10m. Magical at mid to high tide. At low tide it disappears to the left of Fort Grey, but if you wander to the right you can get to it over sand.

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Fort Hommet

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 3m and 8m.

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Fort Le Marchant

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m.

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Fort Pezeries

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 3m and 8m. Rocky at low tide. Slipway is accessible. Watch for currents.

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Frying Pan Bay

Condition: Poor. It's a little windy and the tide is wrong although there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 4.5m and 8m. Only works at mid to high tide.

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Grande Havre

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m. 30 in 30 bay #8

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Grandes Rocques

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 3m and 8m. Glorious at mid to high tide. Very rocky and unswimmable at low 30 in 30 bay #3, 9 in 30 bay #6

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Havelet

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 0m and 8.5m. Entry from either the slipway or either side of Octopus Restaurant. Works at pretty much all tides other than the very biggest when it can be up against the wall. 30 in 30 bay #16

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Herm (Belvoir)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m. Can get shelter when Shell Beach is windy. Has kiosk.

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Herm (Farmer's)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 3m and 8m. Usually quiet. Rocky at low tide. Sheltered from wind.

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Herm (Hotel)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 3m and 8m.

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Herm (Shell Beach)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m. One of the most spectacular locations in the Channel Islands or the UK or possibly the world. Stunning. Now has licensed kiosk.

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Jerbourg

Condition: Poor. It's a little windy and the tide is wrong although there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 4m and 4.1m. Virtually inaccessible unless you are very committed

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L'Ancresse Bay

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m. 30 in 30 bay #13

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L'Eree

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 3m and 8m. Wide beach with lots of options. Shelter by the headland. Rocky at low tide. 30 in 30 bay #26, 9 in 30 bay #3

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La Bette

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1m and 8m. Difficult access via track

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La Rocque Poisson

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 3m and 8m. Rocky at low tide. Caution on high tides.

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La Rocques

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 3m and 8m. Either side of the reef, shelter varies

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Ladies Bay

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m. Plenty of parking 30 in 30 bay #10, 9 in 30 bay #8

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Le Gouffre

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 2m and 7m. Best at mid-tide.

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Le Jaonnet

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1m and 8m. Very difficult access by path and then ladder. Can attract naturists. Venus Pools exist in the right conditions. 30 in 30 bay #22

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Le Portelet

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1m and 8m. Access by boat, the headland to the West (steps) or swim round from Petit Bot

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Les Abreveurs

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 3m and 8m. Very rocky at low tide

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Les Amarreurs

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m. Plenty of parking 30 in 30 bay #9

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Les Croutes

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m.

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Lihou (Venus Pool)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 5m.

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Little Chouet

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m.

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Longree

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m.

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Marble Bay

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m. 30 in 30 bay #18

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Moulin Huet

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m. 30 in 30 bay #20

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Noirmont

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 2m and 8m.

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Ozanne Steps

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 3m and 7m. Only recommended when it's calm on a mid-tide.

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Pembroke

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m. 30 in 30 bay #12, 9 in 30 bay #9

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Perelle (Inner)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 3m and 8m. Shingles / rocks 30 in 30 bay #27

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Perelle (North)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 3m and 8m. Large shingle bank

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Petit Bot

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 0m and 8m. Glorious most of the time but difficult at high tide due to the large shingle bank - watch out for wash (swim shoes advised) 30 in 30 bay #23, 9 in 30 bay #1

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Petit Port

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m. Access is a little tricky 30 in 30 bay #19

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Picquerel

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m.

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Port Grat

Condition: Poor. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered and the tide is wrong. Not great. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 5m and 8m. Best at high tide. It has a very gradual gradient lower than c. 6.5/7.0m, when the rocky outcrops emerge. You can find yourself paddling in knee deep water for quite a distance after that. Ideal for little children though. 30 in 30 bay #6. (Thanks Ann G for details!)

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Port Grat (Pier)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 0m and 4.8m. Ideal conditions from around 4.8m to anything lower. Rocks immediately around The Pier very soon giving way to sand. (Thanks Ann G for details!)

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Port Soif (Bay)

Condition: Poor. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered and the tide is wrong. Not great. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 6.5m and 8.5m. Swim on any tide higher than around 7m. There is a forest of sharp rocks which covers the sea floor, exposed at anything below that height. Low Tide swims, below 1m, involves a long trek through rock pools up to calf level and through seaweed to get to a sandy beach. 30 in 30 bay #4

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Port Soif (Outer Reef)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1m and 5m. Swim on a low tide; long walk out or accessible by headlands at either end of the bay

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Port Soif (West)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 4m and 8.5m. Mid to high tide better

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Portelet

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 2m and 8m. Very rock and shallow at low tide. 30 in 30 bay #24, 9 in 30 bay #2

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Portinfer

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 3m and 8m. Popular surf beach. Very rocky at low tide. 30 in 30 bay #5

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Richmond

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 0m and 8m. 30 in 30 bay #29

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Rocquaine

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 2m and 8m. Very rocky and shallow at low tide. 30 in 30 bay #25

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Rousse Pier

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1m and 5m. 30 in 30 bay #7

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Saints Bay

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m. 30 in 30 bay #21

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Saints Bay (Harbour)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m.

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Salerie Corner

Condition: Poor. It's a little windy and the tide is wrong although there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 6m and 11m.

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Sark (Creux Harbour)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m. Well sheltered. Fun jumping off the harbour wall at high tide.

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Sark (Dixcart)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m.

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Sark (Gosselin)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m.

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Sark (La Grande Greve)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m. Difficult access via track

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Sark (Venus Pool)

Condition: Average. It's a little windy but the tide looks OK and there should be some shelter. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 1.5m and 8m.

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Vazon

Condition: Average. It's a little windy and it's not sheltered. (Might be a little dark?)

Best between 0m and 8m. Watch out for watersports. There is a marked swimzone. . 30 in 30 bay #1, 9 in 30 bay #4

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Disclaimer

Please be safe when swimming and err on the side of caution. If in doubt, do not go in the water.

This page is provided for informational purposes only!

Notes

Black arrow is wind direction. Tap an icon for more details on the bay.

Wind: assumes that anything less than F2 is OK, and anything greater than F5 is bad. Otherwise it takes in to account bay aspect to determine if it's sheltered. Also assumes there is a point where a bay will stop being sheltered.

Bay min / max tides are highly subjective, but the idea is that some bays can only really be swum at specific tides (e.g rocky bays aren't nice at really low tide.)

Green generally means OK to swim; Red means avoid swimming (due to tide or wind) and orange/amber means good but the wind might be a factor.

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