France · Guadeloupe
Bassin Bleu - Palmiste
Guadeloupe, France
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 | 30.2 | 0.7 |
| Thu 3 | 30.1 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 29.9 | 0.7 |
| Sat 5 | 29.5 | 0.6 |
| Sun 6 | 29.4 | 0.6 |
| Mon 7 | 29.6 | 0.9 |
| Tue 8 | 29.5 | 1.0 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Good2015
- 2016: Good2016
- 2017: Good2017
- 2018: Sufficient2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 10 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Good |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Good |
| 2018 | Sufficient |
| 2019 | Good |
| 2020 | Good |
| 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 | 21 |
| Feb | 20 |
| Mar | 21 |
| Apr | 22 |
| May | 24 |
| Jun | 26 |
| Jul | 28 |
| Aug | 28 |
| Sep | 28 |
| Oct | 26 |
| Nov | 24 |
| Dec | 22 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Bain Jaune1.9 kmGuadeloupe
- Bain Des Amours2.1 kmGuadeloupe
- Dole3.3 kmGuadeloupe
- Riviere Rouge4.1 kmGuadeloupe
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- No parking is mapped within 1.5 km of the beach — expect a walk, or arrive early once the season gets busy.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Saint-Claude, about ~3.5 km away.
- 1 place to eat within 1 km
What kind of beach is this?
With no facilities mapped nearby, this beach is usually on the quiet side even in season — worth knowing if you're after solitude, but also worth bringing your own water and shade.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- A quiet swim
Is the water clean at Bassin Bleu - Palmiste?
Bassin Bleu - Palmiste is a river 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.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 10 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–September, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 5 straight years. Saint-Claude — the closest town — sits about ~3.5 km from here.
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 Guadeloupe.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Bassin Bleu - Palmiste?
Generally, yes. Bassin Bleu - Palmiste's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 10 of 11 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 5 straight years.
Is the sea warm at Bassin Bleu - Palmiste today?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Bassin Bleu - Palmiste is around 30°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Guadeloupe.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Bassin Bleu - Palmiste?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Guadeloupe.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
National authorities sample the water for intestinal enterococci and E. coli bacteria through the bathing season and report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring for the season just finished, which assigns one of four annual classifications — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — under the EU Bathing Water Directive. Some national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual in-season sample results ahead of that annual report.
How do you get to Bassin Bleu - Palmiste?
There's no parking mapped within 1.5 km of Bassin Bleu - Palmiste, so plan on a walk, or arrive early once it gets busy. The nearest town is Saint-Claude, about ~3.5 km away.