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 | 29.4 | 0.7 |
| Thu 3 | 29.7 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 29.6 | 0.8 |
| Sat 5 | 30.0 | 0.8 |
| Sun 6 | 29.7 | 0.7 |
| Mon 7 | 29.6 | 0.9 |
| Tue 8 | 29.6 | 1.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Good2016
- 2017: Good2017
- 2018: Good2018
- 2019: Sufficient2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Sufficient2024
- 2025: Sufficient2025
Sufficient in the most recent season, and 8 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Good |
| 2018 | Good |
| 2019 | Sufficient |
| 2020 | Good |
| 2021 | Good |
| 2022 | Good |
| 2023 | Good |
| 2024 | Sufficient |
| 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 | 21 |
| Feb | 20 |
| Mar | 21 |
| Apr | 22 |
| May | 24 |
| Jun | 26 |
| Jul | 28 |
| Aug | 28 |
| Sep | 28 |
| Oct | 26 |
| Nov | 24 |
| Dec | 22 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Saint-Clair3.6 kmGuadeloupe
- Duquerry4.6 kmGuadeloupe
- Diane6.8 kmGuadeloupe
- Roseau7.0 kmGuadeloupe
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~740 m from the beach.
- Bus stop: Halte Routière de la Rose, about ~370 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Goyave, about ~2.2 km away.
- 2 places to eat within 1 km Closest is L'agouba, about ~210 m away.
What kind of beach is this?
With no facilities mapped nearby, this beach is usually on the quiet side even in season — worth knowing if you're after solitude, but also worth bringing your own water and shade.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- A quiet swim
Is the water clean at Riviere Larose?
Riviere Larose sits on a stretch of coast classed as a river bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Sufficient 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 Guadeloupe. You can park about ~740 m away.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 8 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. Goyave — the closest town — sits about ~2.2 km from here.
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. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Sufficient for 2 straight years. There are 2 places to eat within a kilometre — L'agouba is the closest, about ~210 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Riviere Larose safe right now?
It's rated to swim, but only just: Riviere Larose's 2025 classification is Sufficient, the minimum passing grade, so it's worth checking posted advisories first.
How cold or warm is the water at Riviere Larose today?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Riviere Larose is around 29°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Guadeloupe.
What's the best month to visit Riviere Larose for swimming?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Guadeloupe.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
The annual classification — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — is built from a full season of official testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring. Some national authorities (Croatia's IZOR among them) also publish individual samples during the season itself; Riviere Larose isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do you get to Riviere Larose?
By car, there's parking about ~740 m from the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Halte Routière de la Rose, about ~370 m away. The nearest town is Goyave, about ~2.2 km away.