France · Corse-du-Sud
Plage Saint Francois
Corse-du-Sud, 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 | 27.5 | 0.6 |
| Thu 3 | 27.6 | 0.5 |
| Fri 4 | 27.7 | 0.6 |
| Sat 5 | 27.5 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 27.5 | 0.4 |
| Mon 7 | 27.8 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 27.6 | 0.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Sufficient2015
- 2016: Sufficient2016
- 2017: Good2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 9 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Sufficient |
| 2016 | Sufficient |
| 2017 | Good |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Good |
| 2022 | Good |
| 2023 | Good |
| 2024 | Good |
| 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 | 16 |
| Feb | 15 |
| Mar | 16 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 23 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Plage Trottel1.1 kmCorse-du-Sud
- Plage Du Lazaret2.2 kmCorse-du-Sud
- Residence Des Iles2.4 kmCorse-du-Sud
- Plage de Pasci Pecura3.0 kmCorse-du-Sud
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Cathédrale, about ~180 m away.
- Ferry: Gare maritime d'Ajaccio, about ~710 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Ajaccio, about ~1.1 km away.
- 133 places to eat within 1 km Closest is La Felicità, about ~70 m away.
- 11 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is San Carlu, about ~220 m away.
- 8 shops nearby, the closest about ~240 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This is a town beach, woven into the everyday fabric of a city or larger settlement — expect company on warm days, especially through July and August, alongside easy access to shops and services.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
Is the water clean at Plage Saint Francois?
Plage Saint Francois 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 Showers, Toilets, and Beach bar. You can park about ~160 m away.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 9 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, July–September is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch. Ajaccio — the closest town — sits about ~1.1 km from here.
That “Excellent” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. Water quality here has been improving: the rating moved from Good to Excellent in 2025. There are 133 places to eat within a kilometre — La Felicità is the closest, about ~70 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Plage Saint Francois?
Generally, yes. Plage Saint Francois's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 9 of 11 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. Its rating has also been trending the right way, moving from Good to Excellent in 2025.
How cold or warm is the water at Plage Saint Francois today?
Checking in on Plage Saint Francois right now: the water is around 27°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live. That's the reading right off Corse-du-Sud.
Which month has the warmest sea at Plage Saint Francois?
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 Corse-du-Sud.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
The grade comes from a full season of official sampling for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive, which assigns Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. Some countries (Croatia, via IZOR) also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report; Plage Saint Francois doesn't have that feed yet.
Can you drive to Plage Saint Francois?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Cathédrale, about ~180 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Gare maritime d'Ajaccio, about ~710 m away. The nearest town is Ajaccio, about ~1.1 km away.