France · Bouches-du-Rhône
FERRIERES (étang de Berre)
Bouches-du-Rhône, 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 | 24.4 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 24.1 | 0.5 |
| Fri 4 | 24.0 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 24.7 | 0.5 |
| Sun 6 | 24.9 | 0.3 |
| Mon 7 | 25.1 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 25.1 | 0.1 |
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: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 9 of 9 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 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Good |
| 2021 | Good |
| 2022 | Good |
| 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 | 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
- Figuerolle Etang de Berre3.8 kmBouches-du-Rhône
- Les Laurons6.5 kmBouches-du-Rhône
- Plage Des Combattants6.5 kmBouches-du-Rhône
- Aigues Douce6.5 kmBouches-du-Rhône
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Martigues - Place des Aires, about ~180 m away.
- Ferry: Navette Maritime - Arrêt Général Leclerc, about ~610 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Martigues, about ~400 m away.
- 79 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Paillote Tchikita Cabana, about ~60 m away.
- 4 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hôtel 5, about ~170 m away.
- 13 shops nearby, the closest about ~120 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 FERRIERES (étang de Berre)?
FERRIERES (étang de Berre) is a transitional 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. On site you'll find Lifeguard, Sandy shore, and Showers. There's parking about ~90 m from the beach.
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. That rating has been consistent: every one of the 9 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The nearest town, Martigues, is about ~400 m away.
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 Bouches-du-Rhône. There are 79 places to eat within a kilometre — Paillote Tchikita Cabana is the closest, about ~60 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at FERRIERES (étang de Berre)?
FERRIERES (étang de Berre) is rated Excellent for 2025 — the top EU Bathing Water classification — with 9 of 9 classified seasons rating Excellent or Good, so yes. It's also held steady at Excellent for 3 straight years.
What's the current water temperature at FERRIERES (étang de Berre)?
The most recent reading for FERRIERES (étang de Berre) shows the sea at around 24°C. For live, up-to-the-hour conditions, see the “Right now” panel above. That's the reading right off Bouches-du-Rhône. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to FERRIERES (étang de Berre)?
For swimming, July–September is usually the best call — that's the modeled window when the sea here runs warmest. That applies to the water around Bouches-du-Rhône. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
It's based on official water samples: authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring, which assigns one of four grades — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. A few national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual samples during the season itself, ahead of that annual report — that isn't yet available for FERRIERES (étang de Berre).
What's nearby FERRIERES (étang de Berre) — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Martigues - Place des Aires, about ~180 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Navette Maritime - Arrêt Général Leclerc, about ~610 m away. The nearest town is Martigues, about ~400 m away.