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 | 22.6 | 0.2 |
| Thu 3 | 22.1 | 0.2 |
| Fri 4 | 21.9 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 22.2 | 0.2 |
| Sun 6 | 22.3 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 21.9 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 23.0 | 0.2 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Sufficient2016
- 2017: Sufficient2017
- 2018: Poor2018
- 2019: Sufficient2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Not classified2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 6 of 10 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Sufficient |
| 2017 | Sufficient |
| 2018 | Poor |
| 2019 | Sufficient |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 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 | 16 |
| Feb | 15 |
| Mar | 16 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 20 |
| Jun | 23 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Lac de la Foret11 kmGers
- Lac d'Escapa20 kmGers
- 24 km
- 26 km
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Lupiac, about ~1.3 km away.
- 1 place to eat within 1 km Closest is La Guinguette, about ~220 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Château Lacoste, about ~490 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 Lac de Lupiac?
Lac de Lupiac sits on a stretch of coast classed as a lake bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season. Under the EU Bathing Water Directive, national authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season and report the results the following spring — the 2025 rating was published in spring 2026, and 2026's won't follow 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 sits in Gers. You can park about ~170 m away.
Over the 10 classified seasons on record, 6 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. 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. Lupiac — the closest town — sits about ~1.3 km from here.
That “Excellent” 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 Excellent for 4 straight years. There's 1 place to eat near the beach — La Guinguette, about ~220 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Lac de Lupiac safe right now?
Generally, yes. Lac de Lupiac's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 6 of 10 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 4 straight years.
How cold or warm is the water at Lac de Lupiac today?
The panel above shows a sample value of around 23°C. This is placeholder data shown because a live marine-weather feed wasn't reachable — it will be replaced automatically once the feed is available. That's the reading right off Gers.
What's the best month to visit Lac de Lupiac for swimming?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Gers.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
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 Lac de Lupiac without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. The nearest town is Lupiac, about ~1.3 km away.