France · Charente-Maritime
Plage de L'Anse de la Croix
Charente-Maritime, 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 | 22.6 | 0.5 |
| Thu 3 | 22.8 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 23.1 | 0.5 |
| Sat 5 | 23.7 | 0.5 |
| Sun 6 | 23.6 | 0.6 |
| Mon 7 | 23.4 | 0.7 |
| Tue 8 | 23.3 | 1.0 |
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 | 15 |
| Feb | 14 |
| Mar | 15 |
| Apr | 17 |
| May | 19 |
| Jun | 22 |
| Jul | 24 |
| Aug | 24 |
| Sep | 24 |
| Oct | 22 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Plage Ouest575 mCharente-Maritime
- Plage de L'Anse Du Saillant1.1 kmCharente-Maritime
- Plage de la Vierge5.6 kmCharente-Maritime
- Plage de Boyardville6.1 kmCharente-Maritime
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Ferry: Quai d'Acadie, about ~350 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Île-d'Aix, about ~400 m away.
- 6 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Café de l'Océan, about ~250 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Camping du Fort de la Rade, about ~240 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~340 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 de L'Anse de la Croix?
Plage de L'Anse de la Croix 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 Sandy shore, Toilets, and Kids' area. There's parking about ~140 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, Île-d'Aix, is about ~400 m 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 Charente-Maritime. There are 6 places to eat within a kilometre — Café de l'Océan is the closest, about ~250 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Plage de L'Anse de la Croix safe to swim in?
Yes, without much reservation. Plage de L'Anse de la Croix 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's the current water temperature at Plage de L'Anse de la Croix?
The most recent reading for Plage de L'Anse de la Croix shows the sea at around 22°C. For live, up-to-the-hour conditions, see the “Right now” panel above. That's the reading right off Charente-Maritime. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Plage de L'Anse de la Croix?
If you're planning around water temperature, July–September is the window to target — the modeled sea temperature is typically highest then. That applies to the water around Charente-Maritime. 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 Plage de L'Anse de la Croix doesn't have one published yet.
What's the easiest way to reach Plage de L'Anse de la Croix?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By ferry, the nearest landing is Quai d'Acadie, about ~350 m away. The nearest town is Île-d'Aix, about ~400 m away.