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 | 25.2 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 25.3 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 25.1 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 25.1 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 25.3 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 25.6 | 0.3 |
| Tue 8 | 25.3 | 0.3 |
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: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 11 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 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 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 | 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
- Petite Roche1.1 kmHérault
- Rochelongue1.2 kmHérault
- Grau Saint Vincent1.8 kmHérault
- Richelieu2.2 kmHérault
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Les Battuts, about ~390 m away.
- Nearest ferry landing is about ~2.3 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Agde, about ~4.0 km away.
- 2 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Les Vagues, about ~60 m away.
- 9 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Le Clos d'Esilda, about ~430 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~780 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This beach sits in a built-up resort setting, with hotels, restaurants and services clustered around it — a full-service stretch of coast that tends to be busy in peak season and quieter outside it.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
- Full-service days
Is the water clean at Les Battus?
Thinking of swimming at Les Battus? 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 11 straight years. There's parking about ~60 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. That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. On site you'll find Lifeguard, Showers, and Restaurant. The nearest town, Agde, is about ~4.0 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 Hérault. There are 2 places to eat within a kilometre — Les Vagues is the closest, about ~60 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at Les Battus?
Yes, without much reservation. Les Battus holds the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 11 of 11 classified seasons here have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
What is the sea temperature at Les Battus today?
The latest reading puts the sea at Les Battus at around 25°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Hérault. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Les Battus?
For swimming, July–September is usually the best call — that's the modeled window when the sea here runs warmest. That applies to the water around Hérault. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
Behind the annual grade: a season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A few countries, Croatia via IZOR included, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report, but Les Battus doesn't have one published yet.
Is there parking near Les Battus?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Les Battuts, about ~390 m away. There's a ferry landing about ~2.3 km from the beach. The nearest town is Agde, about ~4.0 km away.