France · Morbihan
Les Barges
Morbihan, France
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 | 21.5 | 0.5 |
| Thu 3 | 21.6 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 21.7 | 0.5 |
| Sat 5 | 22.5 | 0.4 |
| Sun 6 | 22.2 | 0.7 |
| Mon 7 | 22.3 | 0.7 |
| Tue 8 | 22.2 | 1.1 |
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: Good2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Sufficient2024
- 2025: Sufficient2025
Sufficient 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 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Good |
| 2019 | Good |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Good |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Sufficient |
| 2025 | Sufficient |
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 | 19 |
| Jun | 22 |
| Jul | 23 |
| Aug | 24 |
| Sep | 24 |
| Oct | 22 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Les Granges849 mMorbihan
- Betahon1.6 kmMorbihan
- Cromenach2.2 kmMorbihan
- Le Halguen2.4 kmMorbihan
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: Pen Lan, about ~200 m away.
- 4 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Bistrot du port, about ~60 m away.
- 3 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Domaine de Rochevilaine, about ~480 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
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Les Barges?
Les Barges sits on a stretch of coast classed as a coastal bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Sufficient 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 Morbihan. You can park about ~110 m away.
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, Beach bar, and Restaurant. Pen Lan — the closest town — sits about ~200 m from here.
“Sufficient” is one point on a four-step scale — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — assigned once per year from that season's water samples, not a live reading. It describes how the site performs on average across the season, not the exact water quality this afternoon; for day-to-day sea conditions, see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 4 places to eat within a kilometre — Bistrot du port is the closest, about ~60 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Les Barges safe right now?
Generally yes, but with caution. Its official 2025 rating is Sufficient — the minimum passing grade — so check for posted local advisories before swimming.
How warm is the sea at Les Barges right now?
Right now, the sea at Les Barges is measuring around 21°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off Morbihan.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Les Barges?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Morbihan.
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.
Can you drive to Les Barges?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. The nearest town is Pen Lan, about ~200 m away.