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
View as table
| Day | Sea temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 21.2 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 21.1 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 21.1 | 0.8 |
| Sat 5 | 21.3 | 0.6 |
| Sun 6 | 21.3 | 0.3 |
| Mon 7 | 21.4 | 0.4 |
| Tue 8 | 21.2 | 0.8 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Good2015
- 2016: Good2016
- 2017: Good2017
- 2018: Good2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 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
View as table
| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Good |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Good |
| 2018 | Good |
| 2019 | Good |
| 2020 | Good |
| 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
View as table
| Month | Typical sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 14 |
| Feb | 14 |
| Mar | 14 |
| Apr | 16 |
| May | 19 |
| Jun | 22 |
| Jul | 24 |
| Aug | 25 |
| Sep | 24 |
| Oct | 22 |
| Nov | 19 |
| Dec | 16 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Place Cuirasse Courbet1.0 kmCalvados
- Poste de Surveillance2.5 kmCalvados
- Digue Est2.9 kmCalvados
- Plage Du Petit Enfer3.4 kmCalvados
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Bas Lion, about ~340 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Lion-sur-Mer, about ~300 m away.
- 11 places to eat within 1 km Closest is La Fabrique, about ~50 m away.
- 5 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hôtel de la Plage, about ~60 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~400 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
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Rue Bellin?
Rue Bellin 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 Showers, Toilets, and Beach bar. You can park about ~80 m away.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 10 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. Lion-sur-Mer — the closest town — sits about ~300 m 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. Worth noting: the rating slipped from Good to Sufficient in 2025, so it's especially worth checking the latest local advisories. There are 11 places to eat within a kilometre — La Fabrique is the closest, about ~50 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Rue Bellin safe right now?
Generally yes, but with caution. Its official 2025 rating is Sufficient — the minimum passing grade — so check for posted local advisories before swimming.
Is the sea warm at Rue Bellin today?
Right now, the sea at Rue Bellin is measuring around 21°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off Calvados.
What's the best month to visit Rue Bellin for swimming?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Calvados.
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.
Can you drive to Rue Bellin?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Bas Lion, about ~340 m away. The nearest town is Lion-sur-Mer, about ~300 m away.