France · Seine-Maritime
Base de Loisirs Vittefleur Lac de Caniel
Seine-Maritime, France
On the beach
Right now
Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
7-day outlook
7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 20.9 | 1.1 |
| Thu 3 | 20.8 | 1.5 |
| Fri 4 | 20.9 | 1.6 |
| Sat 5 | 21.1 | 1.2 |
| Sun 6 | 20.9 | 0.4 |
| Mon 7 | 20.9 | 0.7 |
| Tue 8 | 20.8 | 1.8 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Excellent2016
- 2017: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 11 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 2025 | Excellent |
Typical sea temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly sea temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 14 |
| Feb | 14 |
| Mar | 14 |
| Apr | 16 |
| May | 19 |
| Jun | 22 |
| Jul | 24 |
| Aug | 25 |
| Sep | 24 |
| Oct | 22 |
| Nov | 19 |
| Dec | 16 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Veulettes-Plage6.2 kmSeine-Maritime
- Les Petites-Dalles8.3 kmSeine-Maritime
- Les Grandes-Dalles8.9 kmSeine-Maritime
- St-Valery-Plage9.5 kmSeine-Maritime
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Nearest bus stop is about ~1.0 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Clasville, about ~1.7 km away.
- 2 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Restaurant du Lac de Caniel, about ~210 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Maupassant, about ~1.1 km away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~1.2 km away
What kind of beach is this?
This beach belongs to a small coastal village. It's usually calmer than a resort or town beach, though a popular village spot can still fill up on the best summer days.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Base de Loisirs Vittefleur Lac de Caniel?
Base de Loisirs Vittefleur Lac de Caniel is a lake bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. That annual classification comes from the EU Bathing Water Directive: national authorities test for two indicator bacteria, intestinal enterococci and E. coli, throughout the bathing season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency (EEA) the following spring — the 2025 season's rating was published in spring 2026, and the 2026 season won't be rated until spring 2027. In addition to that yearly rating, some national authorities — for Croatia, the national environmental authority — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report. On site you'll find Sandy shore, Toilets, and Restaurant. There's parking about ~290 m from the beach.
Looking to avoid the busiest weeks? The water is typically warmest around August, with the most reliable swimming window running July–September; outside that stretch you'll find a cooler sea but a quieter beach. That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The nearest town, Clasville, is about ~1.7 km away.
Worth remembering: “Excellent” isn't a live reading, it's an annual grade — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — set once a year from that season's water samples and describing the average, not this afternoon's conditions. For what the sea is doing right now, check the “Right now” panel and 7-day outlook above. It sits in Seine-Maritime. There are 2 places to eat within a kilometre — Restaurant du Lac de Caniel is the closest, about ~210 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Base de Loisirs Vittefleur Lac de Caniel?
Yes — Base de Loisirs Vittefleur Lac de Caniel carries the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 11 of its 11 classified seasons have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
What temperature is the sea at Base de Loisirs Vittefleur Lac de Caniel right now?
Base de Loisirs Vittefleur Lac de Caniel's sea temperature currently sits at around 21°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. That's the reading right off Seine-Maritime. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Base de Loisirs Vittefleur Lac de Caniel?
If you're planning around water temperature, July–September is the window to target — the modeled sea temperature is typically highest then. That applies to the water around Seine-Maritime. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
It's based on official water samples: authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring, which assigns one of four grades — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. A few national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual samples during the season itself, ahead of that annual report — that isn't yet available for Base de Loisirs Vittefleur Lac de Caniel.
What's the easiest way to reach Base de Loisirs Vittefleur Lac de Caniel?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. There's a bus stop about ~1.0 km from the beach. The nearest town is Clasville, about ~1.7 km away.