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 | 24.7 | 0.1 |
| Thu 3 | 24.2 | 0.1 |
| Fri 4 | 24.1 | 0.1 |
| Sat 5 | 24.3 | 0.1 |
| Sun 6 | 24.8 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 25.2 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 25.2 | 0.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Not classified2015
- 2016: Good2016
- 2017: Good2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 10 of 10 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Good |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 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
- 7.3 km
- 10 km
- 11 km
- 13 km
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~570 m from the beach.
- Bus stop: Vernoux - Place Delarbre, about ~900 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Vernoux-en-Vivarais, about ~1.0 km away.
- 5 places to eat within 1 km Closest is La Cabane du Lac, about ~560 m away.
- 3 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Villa des Charmilles, about ~700 m away.
- 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).
Is the water clean at Le Lac Aux Ramiers?
Le Lac Aux Ramiers 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. You can park about ~570 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 10 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. Vernoux-en-Vivarais — the closest town — sits about ~1.0 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 Ardèche. There are 5 places to eat within a kilometre — La Cabane du Lac is the closest, about ~560 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Le Lac Aux Ramiers?
Yes. Its official 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent, the top classification, and 10 of the 10 classified seasons on record have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 6 straight years.
Is the sea warm at Le Lac Aux Ramiers today?
The panel above shows a sample value of around 25°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 Ardèche.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Le Lac Aux Ramiers?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Ardèche.
How is the water quality rating measured?
The grade comes from a full season of official sampling for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive, which assigns Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. Some countries (Croatia, via IZOR) also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report; Le Lac Aux Ramiers doesn't have that feed yet.
How do I get to Le Lac Aux Ramiers without a car?
By car, there's parking about ~570 m from the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Vernoux - Place Delarbre, about ~900 m away. The nearest town is Vernoux-en-Vivarais, about ~1.0 km away.