France · Alpes-Maritimes
L'Arme
Alpes-Maritimes, 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 | 27.5 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 27.4 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 27.4 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 27.2 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 27.5 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 27.7 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 27.4 | 0.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Excellent2016
- 2017: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 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 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Good |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Good |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 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 | 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
- Beach244 mAlpes-Maritimes
- Bon Voyage811 mAlpes-Maritimes
- Bertelo1.3 kmAlpes-Maritimes
- Cote Ouest1.5 kmAlpes-Maritimes
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Sporting, about ~60 m away.
- Ferry: Terminal Croisiere, about ~1.7 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Beausoleil, about ~1.3 km away.
- 23 places to eat within 1 km Closest is L’Orange Verte, about ~120 m away.
- 9 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, about ~130 m away.
- 9 shops nearby, the closest about ~200 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).
- Water sports
Is the water clean at L'Arme?
Thinking of swimming at L'Arme? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Good — meets the EU bathing-water standard in the latest annual assessment. 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. Worth noting: the rating slipped from Excellent to Good in 2025, so it's especially worth checking the latest local advisories. There's parking about ~140 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 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. On site you'll find Showers, Restaurant, and Parking. The nearest town, Beausoleil, is about ~1.3 km away.
Worth remembering: “Good” 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 Alpes-Maritimes. There are 23 places to eat within a kilometre — L’Orange Verte is the closest, about ~120 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at L'Arme?
Yes. L'Arme's official 2025 rating is Good — one notch below the top classification — and 11 of 11 classified seasons here have rated Excellent or Good. That said, the rating slipped from Excellent to Good in 2025, so it's worth checking for current local advisories too.
What is the sea temperature at L'Arme today?
The latest reading puts the sea at L'Arme at around 27°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Alpes-Maritimes. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does L'Arme have the warmest water?
For the warmest water, aim for July–September — that's when the modeled sea temperature is typically at its best. That applies to the water around Alpes-Maritimes. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
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 L'Arme.
What's nearby L'Arme — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Sporting, about ~60 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Terminal Croisiere, about ~1.7 km away. The nearest town is Beausoleil, about ~1.3 km away.