France · Bouches-du-Rhône
Patorgue
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 | 25.0 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 24.8 | 0.5 |
| Fri 4 | 24.7 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 24.7 | 0.5 |
| Sun 6 | 25.0 | 0.3 |
| Mon 7 | 25.2 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 25.3 | 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: Not classified2016
- 2017: Not classified2017
- 2018: Not classified2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Not classified2021
- 2022: Not classified2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Sufficient2024
- 2025: Good2025
Good in the most recent season, and 2 of 3 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Not classified |
| 2017 | Not classified |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 2022 | Not classified |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Sufficient |
| 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
- Massane598 mBouches-du-Rhône
- Varage Saint Mitre Istres1.8 kmBouches-du-Rhône
- Le Ranquet2.3 kmBouches-du-Rhône
- Figuerolle Etang de Berre3.7 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.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts, about ~2.2 km away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Camping Félix de la Bastide, about ~330 m away.
What kind of beach is this?
With no facilities mapped nearby, this beach is usually on the quiet side even in season — worth knowing if you're after solitude, but also worth bringing your own water and shade.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Water sports
- A quiet swim
Is the water clean at Patorgue?
Thinking of swimming at Patorgue? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Good — meets the EU bathing-water standard in the latest annual 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. Water quality here has been improving: the rating moved from Sufficient to Good in 2025. You can park about ~290 m away.
Over the 3 classified seasons on record, 2 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. 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. Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts — the closest town — sits about ~2.2 km from here.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Patorgue a safe beach for swimming?
It's a solid yes: Patorgue is rated Good for 2025, the second tier on the EU scale, backed by 2 of 3 classified seasons at Excellent or Good. Its rating has also been trending the right way, moving from Sufficient to Good in 2025.
How warm is the sea at Patorgue right now?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Patorgue is around 25°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Bouches-du-Rhône.
Which month has the warmest sea at Patorgue?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Bouches-du-Rhône.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
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; Patorgue doesn't have that feed yet.
How do I get to Patorgue without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. The nearest town is Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts, about ~2.2 km away.