France · Loire-Atlantique
La Birochere
Loire-Atlantique, 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 | 21.7 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 21.8 | 0.5 |
| Fri 4 | 22.0 | 0.5 |
| Sat 5 | 22.8 | 0.5 |
| Sun 6 | 22.5 | 0.7 |
| Mon 7 | 22.6 | 0.7 |
| Tue 8 | 22.4 | 1.0 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Good2016
- 2017: Good2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 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 | Good |
| 2017 | Good |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Good |
| 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 | 15 |
| Feb | 14 |
| Mar | 15 |
| Apr | 17 |
| May | 19 |
| Jun | 22 |
| Jul | 23 |
| Aug | 24 |
| Sep | 24 |
| Oct | 22 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- La Source484 mLoire-Atlantique
- La Joseliere632 mLoire-Atlantique
- La Fontaine Aux Bretons1.6 kmLoire-Atlantique
- La Noeveillard2.0 kmLoire-Atlantique
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Marché de la Birochère, about ~580 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Pornic, about ~1.5 km away.
- 2 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Le 21, about ~40 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 La Birochere?
Thinking of swimming at La Birochere? 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. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Good for 2 straight years. You can park about ~60 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. Pornic — the closest town — sits about ~1.5 km from here.
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 Loire-Atlantique. There are 2 places to eat within a kilometre — Le 21 is the closest, about ~40 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at La Birochere?
Yes. Its official 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Good, the second-highest classification, and 11 of the 11 classified seasons on record have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Good for 2 straight years.
How warm is the sea at La Birochere right now?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at La Birochere is around 21°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Loire-Atlantique.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at La Birochere?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Loire-Atlantique.
How is the water quality rating measured?
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; La Birochere isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do I get to La Birochere without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Marché de la Birochère, about ~580 m away. The nearest town is Pornic, about ~1.5 km away.