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 | 21.3 | 0.6 |
| Thu 3 | 21.6 | 0.7 |
| Fri 4 | 21.9 | 0.8 |
| Sat 5 | 22.4 | 0.8 |
| Sun 6 | 22.4 | 0.9 |
| Mon 7 | 22.4 | 1.2 |
| Tue 8 | 22.2 | 1.5 |
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: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 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 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 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 | 17 |
| May | 19 |
| Jun | 22 |
| Jul | 23 |
| Aug | 24 |
| Sep | 24 |
| Oct | 22 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 702 m
- Luzeronde3.4 kmVendée
- LA CANTINE (Le Fier)3.6 kmVendée
- La Court4.8 kmVendée
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~310 m from the beach.
- Bus stop: L’Épine - Camping de la Bosse (été), about ~450 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: L'Épine, about ~1.3 km away.
- 3 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Le Cadillac, about ~470 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Camping de la Bosse, about ~320 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).
- Families
Is the water clean at La Bosse?
La Bosse 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 Kids' area and Benches. There's parking about ~310 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. The nearest town, L'Épine, is about ~1.3 km 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 Vendée. There are 3 places to eat within a kilometre — Le Cadillac is the closest, about ~470 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at La Bosse?
La Bosse is rated Excellent for 2025 — the top EU Bathing Water classification — with 11 of 11 classified seasons rating Excellent or Good, so yes. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
What is the sea temperature at La Bosse today?
La Bosse's sea temperature currently sits at around 21°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. That's the reading right off Vendée. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to La Bosse?
If you're planning around water temperature, July–September is the window to target — the modeled sea temperature is typically highest then. That applies to the water around Vendée. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
Once a year, national authorities report a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli to the European Environment Agency, which grades the season Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A handful of countries, including Croatia via IZOR, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report — La Bosse doesn't have that feed set up yet.
What's the easiest way to reach La Bosse?
By car, there's parking about ~310 m from the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is L’Épine - Camping de la Bosse (été), about ~450 m away. The nearest town is L'Épine, about ~1.3 km away.