Plage du Braek is a beach located near the Dunkirk pier by the DFDS port. The beach is known for its great views and World War II concrete sea defences that are still present at the end of the pier.
However, it is also surrounded by industries, which can lead to the presence of fumes. The beach is somewhat difficult to reach. Despite these challenges, many visitors find it to be a wonderful place to visit.
The port near the beach is particularly stunning at nightfall. Visitors should note that the weather can significantly impact the experience at Plage du Braek.
Visitor reviews highlight the great views and historical WW2 concrete sea defences at the end of the pier as the most liked features. Many also find the port to be particularly beautiful at nightfall. However, some visitors complain about the beach being surrounded by industries and fumes, and being hard to reach.
Most visitors to Plage du Braek often stay in the nearby town of Dunkirk, which offers a variety of accommodation options. The town is also known for its historical significance and serves as a convenient base to explore the beach and other attractions in the area.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
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Latitude: 51.042104 / Longitude: 2.254579
Plage du Braek is located in Hauts-de-France. The following map of Plage du Braek shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 13.5°C/18.1°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 16.5°C |
| Sea Temperature | 19.1 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.9 m |
| Rain Chance | 45% |
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| Rainfall | 0.8 mm |
| Rain Duration | 1 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 07:19/20:16 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 2.6 hrs |
| UV Index | 4.95 |
| Cloud Cover | 72% |
| Speed | 24.1 km/h |
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| Gusts | 42.5 km/h |
| Direction | S |
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