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 | 21.0 | 0.6 |
| Thu 3 | 21.0 | 0.8 |
| Fri 4 | 21.0 | 0.9 |
| Sat 5 | 21.2 | 0.6 |
| Sun 6 | 21.2 | 0.3 |
| Mon 7 | 21.3 | 0.5 |
| Tue 8 | 21.1 | 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: Good2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Sufficient2020
- 2021: Sufficient2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Sufficient2025
Sufficient in the most recent season, and 8 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 | Sufficient |
| 2021 | Sufficient |
| 2022 | Good |
| 2023 | Good |
| 2024 | Good |
| 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 | 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
- Boulevard Favreau957 mCalvados
- Bernieres-Ouest1.7 kmCalvados
- Place Du Six Juin2.4 kmCalvados
- Devant la Piscine3.6 kmCalvados
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Bernières-sur-Mer - Rive, about ~420 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, about ~1.0 km away.
- 2 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Le Saint-Aubin, about ~480 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Le Saint-Aubin, about ~480 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 Cap Romain?
Cap Romain is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Sufficient for the 2025 season — meets the minimum EU 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 and Trash bins. You can park about ~120 m away.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 8 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. Worth noting: the rating slipped from Good to Sufficient in 2025, so it's especially worth checking the latest local advisories. Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer — the closest town — sits about ~1.0 km from here.
Worth remembering: “Sufficient” 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 Calvados. There are 2 places to eat within a kilometre — Le Saint-Aubin is the closest, about ~480 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cap Romain a safe beach for swimming?
It's rated to swim, but only just: Cap Romain's 2025 classification is Sufficient, the minimum passing grade, so it's worth checking posted advisories first.
How warm is the sea at Cap Romain right now?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Cap Romain is around 21°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Calvados.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Cap Romain?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Calvados.
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; Cap Romain isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
Can you drive to Cap Romain?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Bernières-sur-Mer - Rive, about ~420 m away. The nearest town is Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, about ~1.0 km away.