France · Var
Plage Sainte Maxime Ville (Casino)
Var, 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 | 26.7 | 0.5 |
| Thu 3 | 27.0 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 27.2 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 27.0 | 0.2 |
| Sun 6 | 27.0 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 27.4 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 27.4 | 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: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Good2025
Good in the most recent season, and 11 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 | Excellent |
| 2025 | Good |
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
- 1.1 km
- La Madrague1.9 kmVar
- 2.1 km
- 2.8 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: Office de Tourisme, about ~170 m away.
- Ferry: Sainte-Maxime, about ~270 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Sainte-Maxime, about ~200 m away.
- 44 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Les Copains D'abord, about ~60 m away.
- 11 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Best Western Hotel Matisse, about ~350 m away.
- 8 shops nearby, the closest about ~90 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).
- Families
Is the water clean at Plage Sainte Maxime Ville (Casino)?
Thinking of swimming at Plage Sainte Maxime Ville (Casino)? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Good — meets the EU bathing-water 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 Excellent to Good in 2025, so it's especially worth checking the latest local advisories. You can park about ~190 m away.
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. That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. On site you'll find Toilets, Beach bar, and Restaurant. Sainte-Maxime — the closest town — sits about ~200 m from here.
“Good” 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 44 places to eat within a kilometre — Les Copains D'abord is the closest, about ~60 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Plage Sainte Maxime Ville (Casino)?
Generally, yes. Plage Sainte Maxime Ville (Casino) holds a Good rating for 2025, the second-best classification, and 11 of 11 classified seasons have met the Excellent-or-Good bar. That said, the rating slipped from Excellent to Good in 2025, so it's worth checking for current local advisories too.
How cold or warm is the water at Plage Sainte Maxime Ville (Casino) today?
Right now, the sea at Plage Sainte Maxime Ville (Casino) is measuring around 26°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off Var.
Which month has the warmest sea at Plage Sainte Maxime Ville (Casino)?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. 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 I get to Plage Sainte Maxime Ville (Casino) without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Office de Tourisme, about ~170 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Sainte-Maxime, about ~270 m away. The nearest town is Sainte-Maxime, about ~200 m away.