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 | 25.2 | 0.5 |
| Thu 3 | 25.2 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 25.8 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 25.3 | 0.7 |
| Sun 6 | 25.4 | 0.5 |
| Mon 7 | 26.4 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 25.8 | 0.2 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Good2016
- 2017: Sufficient2017
- 2018: Good2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Poor2020
- 2021: Poor2021
- 2022: Poor2022
- 2023: Not classified2023
- 2024: Not classified2024
- 2025: Poor2025
Poor in the most recent season, and 4 of 9 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Sufficient |
| 2018 | Good |
| 2019 | Good |
| 2020 | Poor |
| 2021 | Poor |
| 2022 | Poor |
| 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 | 16 |
| Feb | 15 |
| Mar | 16 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 20 |
| Jun | 23 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 139 m
- 473 m
- 502 m
- 903 m
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Le Parc de Renécros, about ~30 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Bandol, about ~700 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Villa Florida, about ~650 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~1.0 km 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
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Eden Roc?
Eden Roc is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Poor for the 2025 season — below the EU standard; swimming may be discouraged or restricted by local authorities. 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 Pebble shore, Showers, and Toilets. You can park about ~120 m away.
Over the 9 classified seasons on record, 4 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. Bandol — the closest town — sits about ~700 m from here.
Worth remembering: “Poor” 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 Var.
Frequently asked questions
Is Eden Roc a safe beach for swimming?
This one calls for caution — Eden Roc's 2025 rating is Poor. Look for posted flags and local advisories before you go in.
How warm is the sea at Eden Roc right now?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Eden Roc is around 25°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Var.
What's the best month to visit Eden Roc for swimming?
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 Var.
What's behind the water quality rating shown above?
The grade comes from a full season of official sampling for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive, which assigns Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. Some countries (Croatia, via IZOR) also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report; Eden Roc doesn't have that feed yet.
How do you get to Eden Roc?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Le Parc de Renécros, about ~30 m away. The nearest town is Bandol, about ~700 m away.