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Le Portelet has BeachFinder Score: 77/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Le Portelet today
Le Portelet is a BeachFinder spot in GG, GG. Today, compare water temperature 16°C, wind 15 km/h · SE, uv 2.1, waves 0.5 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 77/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
16°C
Wind
15 km/h · SE
UV
2.1
Waves
0.5 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Nov 5, 11:00 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 77/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Nov 5, 11:00 PM
Water temp
16°C
Air temp
10°C
Feels like
8°C
UV index
2.1
Wind
15 km/h · SE
Gust 18 km/h
Waves
0.5 m
Current
2 km/h · S
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Le Portelet
Le Portelet extends along the southwest coast of Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands located about 50 kilometers from the French coast of Normandy. This portion of the coastline faces the open English Channel, exposed to Atlantic swells that regularly shape its profile. The bay is part of a landscape of low cliffs and granite rocks typical of the archipelago, where coastal erosion remains a constant geomorphological force. The beach is distinguished by its wild and undeveloped character, contrasting with the island's more frequented shores. In the immediate vicinity, Le Jaonnet is 0.9 kilometers to the northeast, while La Bette is similarly located 1.1 kilometers away, all sharing the same exposure to the elements. Le Portelet remains more secluded than its immediate neighbors, offering an atmosphere of relative solitude. The coastline alternates between sandbanks and rock formations depending on the tidal range, a phenomenon accentuated by the significant tidal range of the Channel Islands, which can reach 10 meters. Access is via a winding coastal path, and the site offers no formal tourist infrastructure. No swimming surveillance is provided on site, and accessibility for people with reduced mobility is not guaranteed. Le Portelet does not have Blue Flag status. Visitors should anticipate changing weather conditions and local currents characteristic of this portion of the English Channel. The proximity of Saint's Bay (1.8 kilometers) and Havelet Beach (4.7 kilometers) offers more structured alternatives for those seeking services.
About this spot
The name "Portelet" derives from Norman "port" and the diminutive "-let," meaning a small port or small cove—a common nomenclature in the Channel Islands. Geologically, Guernsey belongs to the Armorican Massif, its granite rocks dating back to the Precambrian era. Le Portelet embodies the island's maritime heritage: these beaches served as informal anchorages for local fishermen and, during World War II, experienced German occupation, a period that left scattered fortifications along the Guernsey coastline. Today, the site remains a refuge for coastal walkers and naturalists, far from the marked trails of conventional island tourism.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Le Portelet today?
16°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Le Portelet today?
15 km/h · SE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Le Portelet?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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