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Plage du Pouldu is a BeachFinder spot in FR-NW, FR. Today, compare water temperature 20°C, wind 17 km/h · E, uv 6.7, waves 0.4 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 79/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
20°C
Wind
17 km/h · E
UV
6.7
Waves
0.4 m
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Last updated: Aug 12, 01:30 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 79/100
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Updated: Aug 12, 01:30 AM
Water temp
20°C
Air temp
25°C
Feels like
25°C
UV index
6.7
Wind
17 km/h · E
Gust 23 km/h
Waves
0.4 m
Current
1 km/h · NW
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Plage du Pouldu
La Plage du Pouldu stretches along the Finistère coast, in northwestern Brittany, a few kilometers south of Guidel and about 15 km from Lorient. This portion of the Morbihan coastline belongs to the Breton Cornouaille, a region of granite cliffs and rocky inlets where the Atlantic shapes a landscape of nested coves. The shore, battered by the tides of the North Atlantic, exposes here an alternation of small beaches and rocky points characteristic of this rugged coast. The beach itself is part of a string of small seaside bathing areas. Only 300 meters away is Plage de Trescadec, while Aod Treskadeg and Plage de Sainte-Évette are only 400 meters away. This proximity reveals the fragmentation of the Pouldu coastline: each beach occupies a micro-bay protected by rocky outcrops, creating as many small, separate refuges. The site offers the intimate character of the Breton coasts where vacationers naturally spread out among several access points rather than concentrating on a single expanse. The atmosphere remains that of a neighborhood beach, without invasive tourist infrastructure. No official supervision is provided, and access is free. The site does not have Blue Flag certification. The absence of specific facilities (no reported parking, no documented restrooms) gives this area a resolutely wild appearance, typical of small Breton coastal beaches where access is often on foot from coastal paths or small scattered parking lots in the hamlets.
About this spot
Pouldu, whose Breton name means 'black hole' or 'dark bottom,' refers to the local geology: deep waters and dark rock formations characteristic of this stretch of coastline. The site long remained an area of artisanal fishing before becoming, in the 20th century, an anchor point for Breton painters and writers seeking authentic landscapes. Paul Gauguin and his companions from the Pont-Aven group frequented these shores in the 1890s, attracting an artistic bohemian who saw in these rocky coves the very essence of primitive Brittany. Even today, Pouldu embodies this tension between working-class maritime heritage and cultural legacy, its beaches remaining spaces where local life takes precedence over mass tourism.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Plage du Pouldu today?
20°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Plage du Pouldu today?
17 km/h · E. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Plage du Pouldu?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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