France · Seine-Maritime
Veules-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 | 21.0 | 1.0 |
| Thu 3 | 20.9 | 1.5 |
| Fri 4 | 20.9 | 1.7 |
| Sat 5 | 21.2 | 1.2 |
| Sun 6 | 20.9 | 0.4 |
| Mon 7 | 20.9 | 0.7 |
| Tue 8 | 20.8 | 1.8 |
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: Excellent2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Sufficient2023
- 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 | Good |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Good |
| 2018 | Good |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Good |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Good |
| 2023 | Sufficient |
| 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 | 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
- St-Aubin-Plage5.3 kmSeine-Maritime
- St-Valery-Plage6.1 kmSeine-Maritime
- Quiberville-Plage9.3 kmSeine-Maritime
- Ste-Marguerite-Plage10 kmSeine-Maritime
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Veules-les-Roses - École, about ~570 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Veules-les-Roses, about ~700 m away.
- 14 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Le Victor Hugo, about ~130 m away.
- 3 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Les Mouettes, about ~420 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~390 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 Veules-Plage?
Veules-Plage 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, Toilets, and Restaurant. There's parking about ~190 m from the beach.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 8 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. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Sufficient for 3 straight years. The nearest town, Veules-les-Roses, is about ~700 m 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 14 places to eat within a kilometre — Le Victor Hugo is the closest, about ~130 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Veules-Plage?
It passes, barely: Veules-Plage's official 2025 classification is Sufficient, the minimum passing grade, so a quick check of posted advisories is worthwhile before you swim.
What's the current water temperature at Veules-Plage?
The latest reading puts the sea at Veules-Plage at around 21°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Seine-Maritime. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Veules-Plage?
For the warmest water, aim for July–September — that's when the modeled sea temperature is typically at its best. That applies to the water around Seine-Maritime. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
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 Veules-Plage.
What's nearby Veules-Plage — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Veules-les-Roses - École, about ~570 m away. The nearest town is Veules-les-Roses, about ~700 m away.