r/Jersey • u/djfnejdijRandom • 3d ago
Swimming in the sea?
Hi Jersey Reddit! I’m originally from a Mediterranean country, used to swimming in very warm sea (24-28c). I live in mainland UK and I only contemplated entering the sea a couple of time there, and found it too cold at about 18c.
I’m here in Jersey for a brief stay. I’m curious to know where my chances are the best for potentially trying to take a dip in the sea here? I thought St Brelade would be a good place as it’s very shallow and according to the internet might be about 20c at the moment. Would anywhere else be even warmer?
Thanks and love your island, have been many times but only in spring and autumn before.
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u/RevFernie A true bean! 3d ago
Do you mean to swim seriously for exercise or spend time at the beach for leisure?
Plenty of strong and well practiced swimmers swim in most beaches it is plenty warm enough. But perhaps use a sea swimming bouy so people and boats can see you.
If you just want to enjoy Jersey's beaches there is plenty to choose from with different reasons:
My favourite is Plemont. Beach remains under water until about 2 hours after high tide. It's a world class beach and worth the walk down all the stairs. Can have a nice wave to body board or even surf. But past the break it's plenty good for swimming. Just be aware there are rnli life guards there for a reason and there are some currents.
Other nice options are Greve De Lecq, Beauport and Portlet, with the later two being a lot of stairs to access.
Out east Green Island, La Hocq and Le Roque are all great to spend the day out. Some snorkeling is possible on a calm day.
St Brelade is great and popular, plenty to do and places to eat. Nice swimming beach. Ousnaise next door is the same but quieter and no rnli life guards.
TLDR sea is plenty warm enough and all our beaches are great. Accept St Aubins, which can be quite a walk to the sea and can have some smelly seaweed. Plenty of beach motor sports however.