France · Paris
Bras de Grenelle
Paris, France
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 | 26.5 | 0.2 |
| Thu 3 | 26.1 | 0.2 |
| Fri 4 | 25.6 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 25.5 | 0.2 |
| Sun 6 | 25.8 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 26.3 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 26.6 | 0.2 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Not classified2015
- 2016: Not classified2016
- 2017: Not classified2017
- 2018: Not classified2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Not classified2021
- 2022: Not classified2022
- 2023: Not classified2023
- 2024: Not classified2024
- 2025: Poor2025
Poor in the most recent season, and 0 of 1 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Not classified |
| 2017 | Not classified |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 2022 | Not classified |
| 2023 | Not classified |
| 2024 | Not classified |
| 2025 | Poor |
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 | 17 |
| May | 19 |
| Jun | 22 |
| Jul | 24 |
| Aug | 25 |
| Sep | 24 |
| Oct | 22 |
| Nov | 19 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Bras Marie5.5 kmParis
- Canal Saint-Martin6.2 kmParis
- Bercy7.1 kmParis
- 7.3 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: Lamballe - Ankara, about ~220 m away.
- Ferry: Beaugrenelle, about ~610 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Boulogne-Billancourt, about ~3.9 km away.
- 302 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Okito, about ~70 m away.
- 92 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Yooma Urban Lodge Eiffel, about ~320 m away.
- 149 shops nearby, the closest about ~190 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This is a town beach, woven into the everyday fabric of a city or larger settlement — expect company on warm days, especially through July and August, alongside easy access to shops and services.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
Is the water clean at Bras de Grenelle?
Thinking of swimming at Bras de Grenelle? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Poor — below the EU standard; swimming may be discouraged or restricted by local authorities. 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. You can park about ~100 m away.
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. Over the 1 classified seasons on record, 0 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. On site you'll find Toilets, Beach bar, and Restaurant. Boulogne-Billancourt — the closest town — sits about ~3.9 km from here.
“Poor” 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 302 places to eat within a kilometre — Okito is the closest, about ~70 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bras de Grenelle a safe beach for swimming?
Caution is advised. Its official 2025 rating is Poor; check for local advisories and posted flags before swimming.
How warm is the sea at Bras de Grenelle right now?
That's placeholder data, not a live measurement: Bras de Grenelle's marine-weather feed couldn't be reached, so the panel above is showing an estimated ~26°C until the real feed comes back. That's the reading right off Paris.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Bras de Grenelle?
July–September is typically the most reliable swimming window, with the sea usually warmest in the second half of summer. That applies to the water around Paris.
How is the water quality rating measured?
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; Bras de Grenelle isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do you get to Bras de Grenelle?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Lamballe - Ankara, about ~220 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Beaugrenelle, about ~610 m away. The nearest town is Boulogne-Billancourt, about ~3.9 km away.