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 | 23.2 | 0.7 |
| Thu 3 | 23.6 | 0.7 |
| Fri 4 | 23.7 | 0.7 |
| Sat 5 | 23.4 | 0.7 |
| Sun 6 | 22.8 | 0.7 |
| Mon 7 | 22.6 | 0.7 |
| Tue 8 | 22.7 | 0.7 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Good2015
- 2016: Sufficient2016
- 2017: Sufficient2017
- 2018: Good2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 9 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Good |
| 2016 | Sufficient |
| 2017 | Sufficient |
| 2018 | Good |
| 2019 | Good |
| 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 | 15 |
| Mar | 15 |
| Apr | 17 |
| May | 20 |
| Jun | 23 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Barrage de Ganivet14 kmLozère
- Parc Wunsiedel24 kmLozère
- Plage Amont Vieux Pont29 kmAveyron
- Vallon de Mallet31 kmCantal
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: Le Buisson, about ~1.8 km away.
- 1 place to eat within 1 km Closest is Auberge du Lac du Moulinet, about ~80 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 Lac Du Moulinet?
Thinking of swimming at Lac Du Moulinet? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Excellent — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water 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 Excellent for 6 straight years. There's parking about ~80 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. Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 9 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. On site you'll find Toilets, Restaurant, and Kids' area. The nearest town, Le Buisson, is about ~1.8 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 Lozère. There's 1 place to eat near the beach — Auberge du Lac du Moulinet, about ~80 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lac Du Moulinet safe to swim in?
Yes, without much reservation. Lac Du Moulinet holds the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 9 of 11 classified seasons here have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 6 straight years.
What's the current water temperature at Lac Du Moulinet?
Treat the ~23°C above as illustrative only — Lac Du Moulinet's live marine feed was down when this page was generated, and the figure will be replaced with a real reading automatically once it's back. That's the reading right off Lozère. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Lac Du Moulinet?
For the warmest water, aim for July–September — that's when the modeled sea temperature is typically at its best. That applies to the water around Lozère. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
It's based on official water samples: authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring, which assigns one of four grades — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. A few national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual samples during the season itself, ahead of that annual report — that isn't yet available for Lac Du Moulinet.
Is there parking near Lac Du Moulinet?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. The nearest town is Le Buisson, about ~1.8 km away.