France · French Guiana
Plage Du Gosselin
French Guiana, France
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 | 30.0 | 0.6 |
| Thu 3 | 29.9 | 0.7 |
| Fri 4 | 29.9 | 1.0 |
| Sat 5 | 30.0 | 0.9 |
| Sun 6 | 30.1 | 0.6 |
| Mon 7 | 30.3 | 0.6 |
| Tue 8 | 30.5 | 0.7 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Good2015
- 2016: Good2016
- 2017: Poor2017
- 2018: Poor2018
- 2019: Poor2019
- 2020: Poor2020
- 2021: Poor2021
- 2022: Poor2022
- 2023: Poor2023
- 2024: Poor2024
- 2025: Not classified2025
Not classified in the most recent season, and 2 of 10 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Good |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Poor |
| 2018 | Poor |
| 2019 | Poor |
| 2020 | Poor |
| 2021 | Poor |
| 2022 | Poor |
| 2023 | Poor |
| 2024 | Poor |
| 2025 | Not classified |
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 | 23 |
| Feb | 23 |
| Mar | 23 |
| Apr | 24 |
| May | 26 |
| Jun | 28 |
| Jul | 29 |
| Aug | 30 |
| Sep | 29 |
| Oct | 28 |
| Nov | 26 |
| Dec | 24 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Plage Du Rorota819 mFrench Guiana
- Montjoly-Plage Louis Caristan3.4 kmFrench Guiana
- Plage de Bourda5.4 kmFrench Guiana
- Plage Des Roches51 kmFrench Guiana
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- No parking is mapped within 1.5 km of the beach — expect a walk, or arrive early once the season gets busy.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Remire-Montjoly, about ~3.1 km 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).
- A quiet swim
Is the water clean at Plage Du Gosselin?
Thinking of swimming at Plage Du Gosselin? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Not classified — not enough samples in this year to assign an official rating. 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.
Over the 10 classified seasons on record, 2 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. If you're timing a visit around water temperature rather than crowds, June–October is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch. The nearest town, Remire-Montjoly, is about ~3.1 km away.
“Not classified” 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Plage Du Gosselin safe to swim in?
Best to be careful here: Plage Du Gosselin's official 2025 classification is Not classified, so check for local advisories and posted flags before swimming.
What's the current water temperature at Plage Du Gosselin?
Plage Du Gosselin's sea temperature currently sits at around 30°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. That's the reading right off French Guiana. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does Plage Du Gosselin have the warmest water?
For the warmest water, aim for June–October — that's when the modeled sea temperature is typically at its best. That applies to the water around French Guiana. 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 Du Gosselin doesn't have one published yet.
Is there parking near Plage Du Gosselin?
There's no parking mapped within 1.5 km of Plage Du Gosselin, so plan on a walk, or arrive early once it gets busy. The nearest town is Remire-Montjoly, about ~3.1 km away.