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Vieux-Port Plage has BeachFinder Score: 89/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Vieux-Port Plage today
Vieux-Port Plage is a BeachFinder spot in DZ, DZ. Today, compare water temperature 23°C, wind 2 km/h · SE, uv 4.3, waves 0.7 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 89/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
23°C
Wind
2 km/h · SE
UV
4.3
Waves
0.7 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Nov 6, 11:00 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 89/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Nov 6, 11:00 PM
Water temp
23°C
Air temp
17°C
Feels like
19°C
UV index
4.3
Wind
2 km/h · SE
Gust 3 km/h
Waves
0.7 m
Current
0 km/h · S
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Vieux-Port Plage
Vieux-Port Plage stretches along Algeria's Mediterranean coastline in the immediate vicinity of Oran, one of the country's major port cities. Located at coordinates 37.0774°N / 7.1756°E, this beach borders the historic old port district, where Algeria's northwestern coast displays the characteristic rocky and urban profile of the region. The Mediterranean here shifts in color with the seasons and weather conditions, while the urban backdrop reflects Oran's colonial architectural heritage and modern development. The shoreline consists of fine sand, offering a contrast to neighboring beaches in the bay. Just 100 meters away lies Plage DZ, with additional coastal sections of the same name extending 1 kilometer and 1.5 kilometers further along. This proximity reveals the typical fragmentation of Oran's urban coastline, where each segment maintains its own identity despite geographic continuity. The site itself retains the atmosphere of an active port sector, with the remnants and energy of maritime commerce that define its character. This beach lacks official lifeguard supervision. No standardized tourist facilities are reported on-site. Visitors should bring their own equipment and remain aware of local conditions, particularly the intense commercial maritime traffic that continues to characterize this port sector.
About this spot
Oran's Vieux-Port, which gives its name to this beach, represents the city's historic heart. Founded in the 10th century by Andalusian navigators, Oran developed into a major commercial hub of the western Mediterranean. The port itself experienced periods of Ottoman, Spanish, and French dominion, each power leaving its architectural mark. The beach that borders it remains a space where urban and maritime life intertwine, frequented by locals rather than tourists seeking classic seaside leisure. It is a privileged vantage point for observing contemporary Algerian port life.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Vieux-Port Plage today?
23°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Vieux-Port Plage today?
2 km/h · SE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Vieux-Port Plage?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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