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 | 0.6 |
| Thu 3 | 25.3 | 0.7 |
| Fri 4 | 25.6 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 25.2 | 0.8 |
| Sun 6 | 26.1 | 0.6 |
| Mon 7 | 27.0 | 0.3 |
| Tue 8 | 26.4 | 0.3 |
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: Good2021
- 2022: Sufficient2022
- 2023: Sufficient2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Sufficient2025
Sufficient in the most recent season, and 8 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 | Good |
| 2022 | Sufficient |
| 2023 | Sufficient |
| 2024 | Good |
| 2025 | Sufficient |
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
- 299 m
- 677 m
- 1.6 km
- Le Gaou1.8 kmVar
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Faïsses, about ~380 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Le Brusc, about ~600 m away.
- 1 place to eat within 1 km Closest is Crêpes 4 You, about ~120 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby
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 Du Cros?
Thinking of swimming at Plage Du Cros? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Sufficient — meets the minimum EU 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. Worth noting: the rating slipped from Good to Sufficient in 2025, so it's especially worth checking the latest local advisories. You can park about ~50 m away.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 8 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. Le Brusc — the closest town — sits about ~600 m from here.
Worth remembering: “Sufficient” 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 Var. There's 1 place to eat near the beach — Crêpes 4 You, about ~120 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Plage Du Cros safe right now?
Technically yes, though it's worth being careful: Plage Du Cros's 2025 rating is Sufficient, the bottom of the passing range, so look for local advisories before swimming.
How warm is the sea at Plage Du Cros right now?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Plage Du Cros is around 25°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Var.
Which month has the warmest sea at Plage Du Cros?
July–September tends to be the sweet spot for swimming here, with sea temperatures usually peaking later in that stretch. That applies to the water around Var.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
National authorities sample the water for intestinal enterococci and E. coli bacteria through the bathing season and report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring for the season just finished, which assigns one of four annual classifications — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — under the EU Bathing Water Directive. Some national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual in-season sample results ahead of that annual report.
How do you get to Plage Du Cros?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Faïsses, about ~380 m away. The nearest town is Le Brusc, about ~600 m away.