On the beach
Right now
Sample dataIllustrative conditions — the live Open-Meteo marine feed wasn't reachable, so these are deterministic placeholder values that will be replaced automatically once the feed is available.
7-day outlook
Sample dataModeled placeholder forecast for demonstration — will be replaced by a live marine-weather feed.
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 | 28.3 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 27.8 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 27.4 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 27.5 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 27.9 | 0.3 |
| Mon 7 | 28.4 | 0.3 |
| Tue 8 | 28.6 | 0.3 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Poor2015
- 2016: Poor2016
- 2017: Poor2017
- 2018: Sufficient2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Poor2020
- 2021: Poor2021
- 2022: Poor2022
- 2023: Sufficient2023
- 2024: Sufficient2024
- 2025: Sufficient2025
Sufficient in the most recent season, and 0 of 10 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Poor |
| 2016 | Poor |
| 2017 | Poor |
| 2018 | Sufficient |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Poor |
| 2021 | Poor |
| 2022 | Poor |
| 2023 | Sufficient |
| 2024 | Sufficient |
| 2025 | Sufficient |
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 | 15 |
| Feb | 14 |
| Mar | 15 |
| Apr | 17 |
| May | 20 |
| Jun | 23 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 25 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 5.4 km
- 9.9 km
- 11 km
- 19 km
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Mairie d'Aurec sur Loire, about ~310 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Aurec-sur-Loire, about ~400 m away.
- 3 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Les Oliviers, about ~220 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hôtel Les Cèdres Bleus, about ~620 m away.
- 3 shops nearby, the closest about ~370 m 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
Is the water clean at Base Multisports?
Thinking of swimming at Base Multisports? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Sufficient — meets the minimum EU standard in the latest annual assessment. That rating is set once a year under the EU Bathing Water Directive, from a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli reported to the European Environment Agency the following spring, so the 2025 season's grade appeared in spring 2026 and the 2026 season won't be graded 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. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Sufficient for 3 straight years. There's parking about ~190 m from the beach.
Over the 10 classified seasons on record, 0 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. If you're timing a visit around water temperature rather than crowds, July–September is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch. The nearest town, Aurec-sur-Loire, is about ~400 m away.
“Sufficient” is one point on a four-step scale — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — assigned once per year from that season's water samples, not a live reading. It describes how the site performs on average across the season, not the exact water quality this afternoon; for day-to-day sea conditions, see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 3 places to eat within a kilometre — Les Oliviers is the closest, about ~220 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Base Multisports safe to swim in?
Yes, with some caution — Base Multisports's official 2025 rating is Sufficient, the lowest classification that still passes; check for local advisories before you swim.
What temperature is the sea at Base Multisports right now?
Treat the ~28°C above as illustrative only — Base Multisports's live marine feed was down when this page was generated, and the figure will be replaced with a real reading automatically once it's back. That's the reading right off Haute-Loire. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Base Multisports?
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 Haute-Loire. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
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 Multisports.
What's nearby Base Multisports — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Mairie d'Aurec sur Loire, about ~310 m away. The nearest town is Aurec-sur-Loire, about ~400 m away.