France · Bouches-du-Rhône
Les Goudes
Bouches-du-Rhône, 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 | 25.1 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 24.9 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 25.3 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 24.9 | 0.7 |
| Sun 6 | 25.1 | 0.5 |
| Mon 7 | 25.9 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 25.4 | 0.2 |
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: Good2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Good2025
Good 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 | Good |
| 2024 | Good |
| 2025 | Good |
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
- Bonne Brise2.7 kmBouches-du-Rhône
- Anse Des Sablettes2.8 kmBouches-du-Rhône
- Anse Des Phoceens3.0 kmBouches-du-Rhône
- Bains Des Dames3.1 kmBouches-du-Rhône
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 Goudes Giraud, about ~370 m away.
- Ferry: Les Goudes, about ~240 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Marseille, about ~9.5 km away.
- 13 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Boissonnerie, about ~150 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Tuba, about ~420 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~350 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 Les Goudes?
Les Goudes is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Good for the 2025 season — meets the EU bathing-water standard in the latest annual 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. On site you'll find Sandy shore, Toilets, and Restaurant. There's parking about ~30 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. The nearest town, Marseille, is about ~9.5 km away.
Worth remembering: “Good” 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 Bouches-du-Rhône. There are 13 places to eat within a kilometre — Boissonnerie is the closest, about ~150 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Les Goudes safe to swim in?
Yes — Les Goudes's 2025 rating is Good, one step below the top tier, with 11 of 11 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Good for 3 straight years.
What is the sea temperature at Les Goudes today?
Les Goudes's sea temperature currently sits at around 25°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. That's the reading right off Bouches-du-Rhône. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Les Goudes?
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 Bouches-du-Rhône. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Where does the water quality rating come from?
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 Goudes doesn't have one published yet.
Is there parking near Les Goudes?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Les Goudes Giraud, about ~370 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Les Goudes, about ~240 m away. The nearest town is Marseille, about ~9.5 km away.