France · Réunion
Plage de L'Ermitage Sud Embouchure
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 | 25.4 | 1.1 |
| Thu 3 | 25.4 | 1.2 |
| Fri 4 | 25.5 | 1.5 |
| Sat 5 | 25.6 | 1.5 |
| Sun 6 | 25.5 | 1.6 |
| Mon 7 | 25.1 | 2.8 |
| Tue 8 | 25.1 | 4.4 |
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: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 4 of 4 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 | 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 de L'Hermitage Centre203 mRéunion
- Plage de la Saline Les Bains1.5 kmRéunion
- Plage de L'Hermitage Village2.1 kmRéunion
- Plage de Trou D'Eau2.4 kmRéunion
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Bruniquel, about ~480 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: La Saline les Bains, about ~1.5 km away.
- 4 places to eat within 1 km Closest is La Varangue du lagon, about ~100 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is LUX, about ~420 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~450 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'Ermitage Sud Embouchure?
Thinking of swimming at Plage de L'Ermitage Sud Embouchure? 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 4 straight years. There's parking about ~160 m from the beach.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 4 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. If you're timing a visit around water temperature rather than crowds, July–September is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch. The nearest town, La Saline les Bains, is about ~1.5 km away.
“Excellent” is one point on a four-step scale — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — assigned once per year from that season's water samples, not a live reading. It describes how the site performs on average across the season, not the exact water quality this afternoon; for day-to-day sea conditions, see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 4 places to eat within a kilometre — La Varangue du lagon is the closest, about ~100 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Plage de L'Ermitage Sud Embouchure?
Yes — Plage de L'Ermitage Sud Embouchure carries the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 4 of its 4 classified seasons have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 4 straight years.
What temperature is the sea at Plage de L'Ermitage Sud Embouchure right now?
Plage de L'Ermitage Sud Embouchure'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 Réunion. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Plage de L'Ermitage Sud Embouchure?
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 Réunion. 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 Plage de L'Ermitage Sud Embouchure doesn't have one published yet.
What's the easiest way to reach Plage de L'Ermitage Sud Embouchure?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Bruniquel, about ~480 m away. The nearest town is La Saline les Bains, about ~1.5 km away.