On the beach
Right now
Sample dataIllustrative conditions — the live Open-Meteo marine feed wasn't reachable, so these are deterministic placeholder values that will be replaced automatically once the feed is available.
7-day outlook
Sample dataModeled placeholder forecast for demonstration — will be replaced by a live marine-weather feed.
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 | 22.8 | 0.5 |
| Thu 3 | 22.6 | 0.5 |
| Fri 4 | 22.1 | 0.5 |
| Sat 5 | 21.7 | 0.5 |
| Sun 6 | 21.7 | 0.5 |
| Mon 7 | 22.1 | 0.5 |
| Tue 8 | 22.6 | 0.5 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Not classified2015
- 2016: Not classified2016
- 2017: Not classified2017
- 2018: Not classified2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Not classified2021
- 2022: Not classified2022
- 2023: Not classified2023
- 2024: Not classified2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 1 of 1 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Not classified |
| 2017 | Not classified |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 2022 | Not classified |
| 2023 | Not classified |
| 2024 | Not classified |
| 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 | 14 |
| Feb | 14 |
| Mar | 14 |
| Apr | 17 |
| May | 19 |
| Jun | 22 |
| Jul | 24 |
| Aug | 25 |
| Sep | 24 |
| Oct | 22 |
| Nov | 19 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 4.3 km
- 21 km
- 37 km
- 38 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: Poincaré, about ~320 m away.
- Ferry: Saulcy, about ~460 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Metz, about ~1.0 km away.
- 226 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Buvette du Plan d'O, about ~170 m away.
- 26 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hôtel la Citadelle, about ~400 m away.
- 53 shops nearby, the closest about ~550 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
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Plan D'Eau Metz?
Plan D'Eau Metz sits on a stretch of coast classed as a lake bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season. Under the EU Bathing Water Directive, national authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season and report the results the following spring — the 2025 rating was published in spring 2026, and 2026's won't follow 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. It sits in Moselle. You can park about ~230 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 1 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. 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. Metz — the closest town — sits about ~1.0 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. There are 226 places to eat within a kilometre — Buvette du Plan d'O is the closest, about ~170 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Plan D'Eau Metz a safe beach for swimming?
It's about as safe as bathing water gets: Plan D'Eau Metz's 2025 EU rating is Excellent, the top tier on the scale, and 1 of 1 classified seasons have come back Excellent or Good.
How warm is the sea at Plan D'Eau Metz right now?
The panel above shows a sample value of around 22°C. This is placeholder data shown because a live marine-weather feed wasn't reachable — it will be replaced automatically once the feed is available. That's the reading right off Moselle.
Which month has the warmest sea at Plan D'Eau Metz?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Moselle.
How is the water quality rating measured?
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.
Can you drive to Plan D'Eau Metz?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Poincaré, about ~320 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Saulcy, about ~460 m away. The nearest town is Metz, about ~1.0 km away.