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 | 26.3 | 0.5 |
| Thu 3 | 26.7 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 26.9 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 26.7 | 0.2 |
| Sun 6 | 26.9 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 27.2 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 27.2 | 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: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Sufficient2025
Sufficient in the most recent season, and 10 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 | 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
- 404 m
- 1.4 km
- 1.6 km
- 2.6 km
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Navette d'Été - Plage du Débarquement, about ~180 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: La Croix-Valmer, about ~2.4 km away.
- 5 places to eat within 1 km Closest is L'Oasis, about ~60 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Selection, about ~860 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~420 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 la Douane Debarquement?
Plage la Douane Debarquement is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Sufficient for the 2025 season — meets the minimum EU standard in the latest annual 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, Sandy shore, and Toilets. 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. Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 10 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. The nearest town, La Croix-Valmer, is about ~2.4 km away.
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 are 5 places to eat within a kilometre — L'Oasis is the closest, about ~60 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Plage la Douane Debarquement safe to swim in?
Yes, with some caution — Plage la Douane Debarquement's official 2025 rating is Sufficient, the lowest classification that still passes; check for local advisories before you swim.
What is the sea temperature at Plage la Douane Debarquement today?
Plage la Douane Debarquement's sea temperature currently sits at around 26°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. That's the reading right off Var. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Plage la Douane Debarquement?
For swimming, July–September is usually the best call — that's the modeled window when the sea here runs warmest. That applies to the water around Var. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
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 la Douane Debarquement doesn't have one published yet.
Is there parking near Plage la Douane Debarquement?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Navette d'Été - Plage du Débarquement, about ~180 m away. The nearest town is La Croix-Valmer, about ~2.4 km away.