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 | 30.0 | 0.6 |
| Thu 3 | 29.7 | 0.5 |
| Fri 4 | 30.2 | 0.5 |
| Sat 5 | 30.2 | 0.5 |
| Sun 6 | 30.5 | 0.5 |
| Mon 7 | 30.4 | 0.6 |
| Tue 8 | 30.1 | 0.8 |
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: 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 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 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 | 21 |
| Feb | 21 |
| Mar | 21 |
| Apr | 23 |
| May | 24 |
| Jun | 27 |
| Jul | 28 |
| Aug | 29 |
| Sep | 28 |
| Oct | 27 |
| Nov | 24 |
| Dec | 23 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Anse Belleville Trou Au Chat3.0 kmMartinique
- Anse Ceron Tamarinier3.8 kmMartinique
- Anse Ceron : Milieu Plage4.4 kmMartinique
- Anse Couleuvre5.4 kmMartinique
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- No parking is mapped within 1.5 km of the beach — expect a walk, or arrive early once the season gets busy.
- Nearest bus stop is about ~130 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Le Prêcheur, about ~1.0 km away.
- 1 place to eat within 1 km Closest is Fout y Bon, about ~50 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby
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 Charmeuse?
La Charmeuse is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Good for the 2025 season — meets the EU bathing-water standard in the latest annual 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 Restaurant and Kids' area.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. If you're timing a visit around water temperature rather than crowds, July–September is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch. Le Prêcheur — the closest town — sits about ~1.0 km from here.
That “Good” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Good for 2 straight years. There's 1 place to eat near the beach — Fout y Bon, about ~50 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at La Charmeuse safe right now?
It's a solid yes: La Charmeuse is rated Good for 2025, the second tier on the EU scale, backed by 11 of 11 classified seasons at Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Good for 2 straight years.
Is the sea warm at La Charmeuse today?
Checking in on La Charmeuse right now: the water is around 30°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live. That's the reading right off Martinique.
What's the best month to visit La Charmeuse for swimming?
July–September tends to be the sweet spot for swimming here, with sea temperatures usually peaking later in that stretch. That applies to the water around Martinique.
How is the water quality rating measured?
National authorities sample the water for intestinal enterococci and E. coli bacteria through the bathing season and report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring for the season just finished, which assigns one of four annual classifications — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — under the EU Bathing Water Directive. Some national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual in-season sample results ahead of that annual report.
How do I get to La Charmeuse without a car?
There's no parking mapped within 1.5 km of La Charmeuse, so plan on a walk, or arrive early once it gets busy. There's a bus stop about ~130 m from the beach. The nearest town is Le Prêcheur, about ~1.0 km away.