France · Réunion
Plage D'Etang Sale Les Bains
Réunion, 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 | 25.5 | 1.9 |
| Thu 3 | 25.2 | 1.8 |
| Fri 4 | 25.6 | 1.9 |
| Sat 5 | 25.8 | 1.8 |
| Sun 6 | 25.7 | 1.8 |
| Mon 7 | 25.2 | 3.1 |
| Tue 8 | 25.0 | 4.9 |
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 | 20 |
| Feb | 19 |
| Mar | 20 |
| Apr | 21 |
| May | 24 |
| Jun | 26 |
| Jul | 27 |
| Aug | 28 |
| Sep | 27 |
| Oct | 26 |
| Nov | 24 |
| Dec | 21 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Plage Citerne Quarante Six11 kmRéunion
- 11 km
- Plage de la Ravine Blanche16 kmRéunion
- Plage de la Gendarmerie17 kmRéunion
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Nearest bus stop is about ~200 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: L'Étang-Salé les Bains, about ~700 m away.
- 15 places to eat within 1 km Closest is L'Opportun, about ~260 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hôtel Exsel Floralys, about ~320 m away.
- 4 shops nearby, the closest about ~240 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
Is the water clean at Plage D'Etang Sale Les Bains?
Plage D'Etang Sale Les Bains is a coastal 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. On site you'll find Lifeguard, Showers, and Toilets. You can park about ~200 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 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 11 straight years. L'Étang-Salé les Bains — the closest town — sits about ~700 m 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 Réunion. There are 15 places to eat within a kilometre — L'Opportun is the closest, about ~260 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Plage D'Etang Sale Les Bains safe right now?
Generally, yes. Plage D'Etang Sale Les Bains's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 11 of 11 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
Is the sea warm at Plage D'Etang Sale Les Bains today?
Right now, the sea at Plage D'Etang Sale Les Bains is measuring around 25°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off Réunion.
Which month has the warmest sea at Plage D'Etang Sale Les Bains?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Réunion.
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; Plage D'Etang Sale Les Bains doesn't have that feed yet.
How do I get to Plage D'Etang Sale Les Bains without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. There's a bus stop about ~200 m from the beach. The nearest town is L'Étang-Salé les Bains, about ~700 m away.