France · Seine-Maritime
St-Aubin-Plage
Seine-Maritime, 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 | 21.1 | 0.9 |
| Thu 3 | 20.9 | 1.4 |
| Fri 4 | 20.9 | 1.6 |
| Sat 5 | 21.2 | 1.2 |
| Sun 6 | 21.0 | 0.3 |
| Mon 7 | 21.0 | 0.7 |
| Tue 8 | 20.8 | 1.6 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Sufficient2015
- 2016: Sufficient2016
- 2017: Sufficient2017
- 2018: Good2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Sufficient2022
- 2023: Sufficient2023
- 2024: Sufficient2024
- 2025: Good2025
Good in the most recent season, and 5 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Sufficient |
| 2016 | Sufficient |
| 2017 | Sufficient |
| 2018 | Good |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Good |
| 2021 | Good |
| 2022 | Sufficient |
| 2023 | Sufficient |
| 2024 | Sufficient |
| 2025 | Good |
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 | 16 |
| May | 19 |
| Jun | 22 |
| Jul | 24 |
| Aug | 25 |
| Sep | 24 |
| Oct | 22 |
| Nov | 19 |
| Dec | 16 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Quiberville-Plage4.0 kmSeine-Maritime
- Ste-Marguerite-Plage4.8 kmSeine-Maritime
- Veules-Plage5.3 kmSeine-Maritime
- St-Valery-Plage11 kmSeine-Maritime
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Nearest bus stop is about ~150 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, about ~800 m away.
- 3 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Lin'stant Gourmand, about ~70 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Camping Municipal du Grand Sable, about ~150 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 St-Aubin-Plage?
St-Aubin-Plage is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Good for the 2025 season — meets the EU bathing-water 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, Showers, and Toilets. You can park about ~300 m away.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 5 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. Water quality here has been improving: the rating moved from Sufficient to Good in 2025. Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer — the closest town — sits about ~800 m from here.
Worth remembering: “Good” 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 Seine-Maritime. There are 3 places to eat within a kilometre — Lin'stant Gourmand is the closest, about ~70 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is St-Aubin-Plage a safe beach for swimming?
Yes. Its official 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Good, the second-highest classification, and 5 of the 11 classified seasons on record have rated Excellent or Good. Its rating has also been trending the right way, moving from Sufficient to Good in 2025.
How warm is the sea at St-Aubin-Plage right now?
Checking in on St-Aubin-Plage right now: the water is around 21°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live. That's the reading right off Seine-Maritime.
What's the best month to visit St-Aubin-Plage for swimming?
July–September tends to be the sweet spot for swimming here, with sea temperatures usually peaking later in that stretch. That applies to the water around Seine-Maritime.
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; St-Aubin-Plage isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do I get to St-Aubin-Plage without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. There's a bus stop about ~150 m from the beach. The nearest town is Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, about ~800 m away.