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Plage de Saint-Aubin has BeachFinder Score: 74/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Plage de Saint-Aubin is a BeachFinder spot in CH, CH. Today, compare wind 12 km/h · NE, uv 6.6, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 74/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
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Last updated: Aug 12, 09:00 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 74/100
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Updated: Aug 12, 09:00 AM
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12 km/h · NE
Gust 20 km/h
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Plage de Saint-Aubin
Located on the south shore of Lake Geneva, immediately near Neuchâtel in French-speaking Switzerland, Plage de Saint-Aubin stretches along a lake shore characterized by geological formations typical of the Jura mountains. The lake, of moderate depth and variable clarity depending on the season, borders here a succession of small coves and communal beaches that dot the Neuchâtel coastline. The background is dominated by the wooded hills of the Jura, whose gentle slopes descend to the shore. This beach is distinguished by its pebble surface, a common characteristic of the shores of Lake Geneva in the Alpine zone. Unlike Place des Pêcheurs, located 1 km to the east and more densely frequented, Saint-Aubin offers a more reserved atmosphere, while Plage CH, 1.8 km away, tends to attract local residents. The site remains exposed to westerly winds and the lake's thermal variations, with water generally cool even in summer. The pebbles, polished by waves and ancient glacial movements, form a functional beach without spectacular amenities. Access is from the communal roads along the lake. No supervision is provided on site, and accessibility for people with reduced mobility is not guaranteed due to the gravelly terrain. The beach does not have the Blue Flag label. Swimmers should anticipate weather and lake conditions, especially outside the summer period.
About this spot
Saint-Aubin derives its name from the Breton saint Aubin (6th century), whose cult spread throughout the West via monastic routes. This section of Lake Geneva, regularly frozen in winter until the 19th century, once served as a trade route between Geneva and Bern. The pebbles that make up the beach come from the retreat of Quaternary glaciers; some still bear the characteristic striations of glacial erosion. During the harsh winter of 1963, the lake froze sufficiently to allow crossings on foot from this shore, an event now extremely rare due to climate change.
Updated 5/9/2026
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12 km/h · NE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
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