France · Réunion
Bassin D'Ilet Bethléem
Réunion, 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 | 24.8 | 2.4 |
| Thu 3 | 24.7 | 2.1 |
| Fri 4 | 24.8 | 2.3 |
| Sat 5 | 25.0 | 1.9 |
| Sun 6 | 24.9 | 1.6 |
| Mon 7 | 24.9 | 2.2 |
| Tue 8 | 24.5 | 3.1 |
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: Good2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Good2025
Good 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 | Good |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Good |
| 2018 | Good |
| 2019 | Good |
| 2020 | Good |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Good |
| 2025 | Good |
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 | 20 |
| Feb | 19 |
| Mar | 20 |
| Apr | 21 |
| May | 24 |
| Jun | 26 |
| Jul | 27 |
| Aug | 28 |
| Sep | 27 |
| Oct | 26 |
| Nov | 24 |
| Dec | 21 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 2.8 km
- Bassin Bleu8.4 kmRéunion
- Bassin de la Passerelle34 kmRéunion
- Bassin Dinan37 kmRéunion
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Ilet cocos, about ~610 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: L'Abondance, about ~1.0 km away.
- 1 place to eat within 1 km Closest is River beach, about ~800 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).
Is the water clean at Bassin D'Ilet Bethléem?
Bassin D'Ilet Bethléem is a river bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Good for the 2025 season — meets the EU bathing-water standard in the latest annual 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 Parking. You can park about ~180 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. 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. L'Abondance — the closest town — sits about ~1.0 km from here.
That “Good” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Good for 2 straight years. There's 1 place to eat near the beach — River beach, about ~800 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Bassin D'Ilet Bethléem safe right now?
Generally, yes. Bassin D'Ilet Bethléem holds a Good rating for 2025, the second-best classification, and 11 of 11 classified seasons have met the Excellent-or-Good bar. It's also held steady at Good for 2 straight years.
How cold or warm is the water at Bassin D'Ilet Bethléem today?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Bassin D'Ilet Bethléem is around 25°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Réunion.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Bassin D'Ilet Bethléem?
July–September tends to be the sweet spot for swimming here, with sea temperatures usually peaking later in that stretch. That applies to the water around Réunion.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
The annual classification — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — is built from a full season of official testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring. Some national authorities (Croatia's IZOR among them) also publish individual samples during the season itself; Bassin D'Ilet Bethléem isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do I get to Bassin D'Ilet Bethléem without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Ilet cocos, about ~610 m away. The nearest town is L'Abondance, about ~1.0 km away.