France · Bouches-du-Rhône
Pointe Rouge
Bouches-du-Rhône, 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 | 25.1 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 24.9 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 25.3 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 24.9 | 0.7 |
| Sun 6 | 25.1 | 0.5 |
| Mon 7 | 25.9 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 25.4 | 0.2 |
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: Good2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 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 | Good |
| 2022 | Good |
| 2023 | Good |
| 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
- Vieille Chapelle683 mBouches-du-Rhône
- Bains Des Dames986 mBouches-du-Rhône
- Bonneveine1.0 kmBouches-du-Rhône
- Anse Des Phoceens1.1 kmBouches-du-Rhône
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Pointe Rouge, about ~130 m away.
- Ferry: Pointe-Rouge, about ~390 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Marseille, about ~5.7 km away.
- 18 places to eat within 1 km Closest is P.Kitchen, about ~90 m away.
- 7 shops nearby, the closest about ~240 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 Pointe Rouge?
Pointe Rouge 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 Showers. There's parking about ~120 m from the 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 most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–September, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. Worth noting: the rating slipped from Good to Sufficient in 2025, so it's especially worth checking the latest local advisories. The nearest town, Marseille, is about ~5.7 km away.
That “Sufficient” 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 18 places to eat within a kilometre — P.Kitchen is the closest, about ~90 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pointe Rouge safe to swim in?
Yes, with some caution — Pointe Rouge's official 2025 rating is Sufficient, the lowest classification that still passes; check for local advisories before you swim.
What temperature is the sea at Pointe Rouge right now?
The latest reading puts the sea at Pointe Rouge at around 25°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Bouches-du-Rhône. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does Pointe Rouge have the warmest water?
If you're planning around water temperature, July–September is the window to target — the modeled sea temperature is typically highest then. That applies to the water around Bouches-du-Rhône. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
Once a year, national authorities report a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli to the European Environment Agency, which grades the season Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A handful of countries, including Croatia via IZOR, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report — Pointe Rouge doesn't have that feed set up yet.
What's nearby Pointe Rouge — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Pointe Rouge, about ~130 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Pointe-Rouge, about ~390 m away. The nearest town is Marseille, about ~5.7 km away.