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 | 21.9 | 0.6 |
| Thu 3 | 21.9 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 21.7 | 0.8 |
| Sat 5 | 21.9 | 0.6 |
| Sun 6 | 22.1 | 0.6 |
| Mon 7 | 22.1 | 0.6 |
| Tue 8 | 21.8 | 1.3 |
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: Good2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent 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 | Good |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Good |
| 2018 | Good |
| 2019 | Good |
| 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 | 15 |
| Feb | 14 |
| Mar | 15 |
| Apr | 16 |
| May | 19 |
| Jun | 21 |
| Jul | 23 |
| Aug | 24 |
| Sep | 23 |
| Oct | 22 |
| Nov | 19 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Plage de Porcon3.8 kmIlle-et-Vilaine
- Abri Des Flots6.1 kmIlle-et-Vilaine
- Port Briac7.7 kmIlle-et-Vilaine
- Port Pican8.2 kmIlle-et-Vilaine
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Saint-Benoît Centre, about ~130 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Saint-Benoît-des-Ondes, about ~200 m away.
- 8 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Le Relais des Ondes, about ~140 m away.
- 8 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Camping municipal des Ondes, about ~170 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~150 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This beach sits in a built-up resort setting, with hotels, restaurants and services clustered around it — a full-service stretch of coast that tends to be busy in peak season and quieter outside it.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Full-service days
Is the water clean at L'Epi?
L'Epi is a coastal 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 Sandy shore, Showers, and Toilets. You can park about ~130 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. 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. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 3 straight years. Saint-Benoît-des-Ondes — the closest town — sits about ~200 m from here.
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 Ille-et-Vilaine. There are 8 places to eat within a kilometre — Le Relais des Ondes is the closest, about ~140 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at L'Epi?
Generally, yes. L'Epi's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 11 of 11 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 3 straight years.
How warm is the sea at L'Epi right now?
Right now, the sea at L'Epi is measuring around 21°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off Ille-et-Vilaine.
What's the best month to visit L'Epi for swimming?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Ille-et-Vilaine.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
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; L'Epi doesn't have that feed yet.
How do I get to L'Epi without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Saint-Benoît Centre, about ~130 m away. The nearest town is Saint-Benoît-des-Ondes, about ~200 m away.