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Plage du Soleil is a BeachFinder spot in FR-W, FR. Today, compare water temperature 25°C, wind 13 km/h · SW, uv 7.0, waves 0.4 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 86/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
25°C
Wind
13 km/h · SW
UV
7.0
Waves
0.4 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 11, 02:45 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 86/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 11, 02:45 PM
Water temp
25°C
Air temp
30°C
Feels like
30°C
UV index
7.0
Wind
13 km/h · SW
Gust 25 km/h
Waves
0.4 m
Current
1 km/h · S
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Plage du Soleil
Located in Charente-Maritime, on the Atlantic coast of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Plage du Soleil is part of the oyster farming archipelago of Seudre, near Bourcefranc-le-Chapus and Marennes. This region, shaped by oyster parks and tidal channels, offers a unique coastline where the shoreline frays between land and water, punctuated by dikes, mudflats, and small secluded beaches. The Atlantic displays its gray and green hues depending on the seasons and tidal coefficients, far from the tourist imagery of large sandy beaches. The beach itself remains modest and minimally developed, characterized by direct exposure to the swells of the Atlantic Ocean. Nearby, Plage du Galon D'Or (3.8 km) and Plage de l'Embellie (4.5 km) offer similar configurations, while Beach Bourcefranc-le-Chapus 1 (4.2 km) marks the entrance to the oyster farming sector itself. The site retains the raw and worked atmosphere of the Charente coast, where the landscape is dominated by shellfish farming and the alternation of tides rather than conventional beach facilities. No tourist facilities are reported on site. The beach is not labeled Blue Flag and does not have lifeguard supervision. Access remains free, suitable for visitors seeking coastal authenticity, far from the standardized infrastructures of nearby seaside resorts.
About this spot
The name "Plage du Soleil" ironically contrasts with the Atlantic climate of Charente-Maritime, where sunny days alternate with the characteristic ocean grayness. This coast, historically dominated by oyster farming since the 17th century, has forged a unique landscape identity where the beach is merely an interstice between oyster parks and navigation channels. During spring tides, the site reveals expanses of mud and pebbles that the sea completely covers at high tide, offering visitors a tangible lesson on the tidal regime of the North Atlantic.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Plage du Soleil today?
25°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Plage du Soleil today?
13 km/h · SW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Plage du Soleil?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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