Portelet Bay

At a glance

Coast

South coast

Beach

Sandy

Water

Generally calm

Lifeguards

No seasonal patrol — swim with care

Access

Steps only — steep steps; unsuitable for wheelchairs or limited mobility

Parking

Parking nearby

Cafe

Cafe or kiosk on or beside the beach

Wind & shelter

Portelet Bay opens toward the south-west, so it is at its glassy best when the wind blows from the north-east (offshore) and choppiest in south-westerly winds (onshore). On paper it faces the prevailing south-westerlies, though headlands can take the edge off — the app scores it against the live wind.

The Jersey Beach App reads the live wind and ranks all 18 bays by shelter, so you can check whether Portelet Bay is the right call before you leave the house.

Lifeguards & swimming

There is no seasonal lifeguard patrol at Portelet Bay. Swim with care, keep an eye on the tide, and never swim alone. Jersey has one of the world's biggest tidal ranges — conditions change fast.

Dogs on the beach

Jersey's dog rule is island-wide: from 1 May to 30 September dogs must be on a lead between 10:30 and 18:00; outside those hours — and from October to April — they can run free. Owners must clean up (fines up to £500), and local signage can add restrictions, so check on arrival. The app shows the live rule for right now.

Getting there & what to see

A long zigzag stairway (~100 steps) — not suitable for wheelchairs or limited mobility.

• Janvrin’s Tomb on the tidal islet of Île au Guerdain

On the sand today

Food trucks, cafes and shops trading at Portelet Bay, live from the app.