On the beach
Right now
Sample dataIllustrative conditions — the live Open-Meteo marine feed wasn't reachable, so these are deterministic placeholder values that will be replaced automatically once the feed is available.
7-day outlook
Sample dataModeled placeholder forecast for demonstration — will be replaced by a live marine-weather feed.
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 | 26.7 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 27.0 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 26.9 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 26.4 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 26.0 | 0.3 |
| Mon 7 | 25.8 | 0.3 |
| Tue 8 | 26.1 | 0.3 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Not classified2015
- 2016: Not classified2016
- 2017: Not classified2017
- 2018: Not classified2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 6 of 6 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Not classified |
| 2017 | Not classified |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 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 | 20 |
| Jun | 22 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 25 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 22 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 45 km
- Etang de Goule47 kmCher
- Etang de St-Bonnet50 kmAllier
- Camping Parc Des Alicourts57 kmLoir-et-Cher
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Jardin du Val, about ~190 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Bourges, about ~2.9 km away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby
- 2 shops nearby, the closest about ~1.0 km 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
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Lac D'Auron?
Lac D'Auron is a lake 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 Showers, Toilets, and Accessible entry. You can park about ~230 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 6 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 6 straight years. Bourges — the closest town — sits about ~2.9 km 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 Cher.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lac D'Auron a safe beach for swimming?
Generally, yes. Lac D'Auron's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 6 of 6 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 6 straight years.
Is the sea warm at Lac D'Auron today?
That's placeholder data, not a live measurement: Lac D'Auron's marine-weather feed couldn't be reached, so the panel above is showing an estimated ~26°C until the real feed comes back. That's the reading right off Cher.
Which month has the warmest sea at Lac D'Auron?
July–September is typically the most reliable swimming window, with the sea usually warmest in the second half of summer. That applies to the water around Cher.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
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; Lac D'Auron isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do I get to Lac D'Auron without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Jardin du Val, about ~190 m away. The nearest town is Bourges, about ~2.9 km away.