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 | 24.3 | 0.1 |
| Thu 3 | 23.8 | 0.1 |
| Fri 4 | 23.6 | 0.1 |
| Sat 5 | 23.8 | 0.1 |
| Sun 6 | 24.3 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 24.7 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 24.7 | 0.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Good2015
- 2016: Sufficient2016
- 2017: Sufficient2017
- 2018: Sufficient2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Not classified2023
- 2024: Not classified2024
- 2025: Not classified2025
Not classified in the most recent season, and 4 of 7 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Good |
| 2016 | Sufficient |
| 2017 | Sufficient |
| 2018 | Sufficient |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Not classified |
| 2024 | Not classified |
| 2025 | Not classified |
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 | 15 |
| Feb | 14 |
| Mar | 15 |
| Apr | 17 |
| May | 19 |
| Jun | 22 |
| Jul | 24 |
| Aug | 25 |
| Sep | 24 |
| Oct | 22 |
| Nov | 19 |
| Dec | 17 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Les Americains1.2 kmVosges
- 13 km
- Le Lit D'Eau24 kmVosges
- Camping Des Messires28 kmVosges
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Sanchey, about ~1.7 km away.
- 1 place to eat within 1 km Closest is Restaurant Snack Chez Cathy, about ~340 m away.
- 3 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Campsite A.S.C.P.A. Bouzey Aire Naturelle A.S.C.P.A. Bouzey, about ~290 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).
Is the water clean at Route Du Rivage?
Thinking of swimming at Route Du Rivage? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Not classified — not enough samples in this year to assign an official rating. 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. There's parking about ~190 m from the beach.
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. Over the 7 classified seasons on record, 4 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. On site you'll find Parking, Benches, and Trash bins. The nearest town, Sanchey, is about ~1.7 km away.
Worth remembering: “Not classified” isn't a live reading, it's an annual grade — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — set once a year from that season's water samples and describing the average, not this afternoon's conditions. For what the sea is doing right now, check the “Right now” panel and 7-day outlook above. It sits in Vosges. There's 1 place to eat near the beach — Restaurant Snack Chez Cathy, about ~340 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Route Du Rivage safe to swim in?
Route Du Rivage's official 2025 rating is Not classified, which is why local advisories and posted flags are worth checking before swimming.
What is the sea temperature at Route Du Rivage today?
The figure above (about 24°C) is placeholder data — the live marine-weather feed wasn't reachable when this page was built, and the real reading will appear automatically once it is. That's the reading right off Vosges. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does Route Du Rivage have the warmest water?
For swimming, July–September is usually the best call — that's the modeled window when the sea here runs warmest. That applies to the water around Vosges. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Where does the water quality rating come from?
It's based on official water samples: authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring, which assigns one of four grades — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. A few national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual samples during the season itself, ahead of that annual report — that isn't yet available for Route Du Rivage.
Is there parking near Route Du Rivage?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. The nearest town is Sanchey, about ~1.7 km away.