#228 European Rank
Plage de Roccapina
Corsica, France•Mediterranean Sea• Best Season: June, July, August, September
Photo: Myrabella (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia Commons source
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3-Second Operational AnswersEDITORIAL SCORE
4.61/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
24.8°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€60/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Golden Sand
Gradual Drop
Live Open-Meteo European Feed
Morning Beach Pulse & Marine Telemetry
Wind-Exposed
Gentle Wave Action
Exposed to Onshore Surf & ChopCove aspect: Faces W (270°) · Wind: W (270°)
Onshore wind (12 km/h) is pushing open-sea swell directly into the bay, creating active breaking waves and reduced visibility.
Significant Wave Height
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Good Swimming
Swell Profile
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Reading buoy...
Live Surface Wind
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W (270°) · ONSHORE
UV & Air Temperature
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UV 5 · Moderate (SPF 30)
Cove Aspect & Shelter Compass
Seaward Orientation vs. Live Wind DirectionCove Faces W (270°)
Onshore Wind • Waves and surface chop pushed into the beach
Shoreline Facing (θ_aspect)
W (270°)
Open Sea Exposure
Surface Wind Vector
W (270°)
12 km/h · Δθ = 0°
Spatial Geometry: Wind from W pushes unobstructed over the open sea directly onto the W-facing coast, generating breaking chop.
Morning Coastal Brief for Plage de Roccapina: Light coastal break; family friendly with standard water awareness. Onshore wind (12 km/h) is pushing open-sea swell directly into the bay, creating active breaking waves and reduced visibility. Models update sub-daily via Open-Meteo European marine models.
Interactive Oceanographic Climatology
Seasonal Sea Warmth & Bathing Climatology
30-Year NOAA OISST v2.1 Monthly Normals (1991–2020) · Corsica, France
Ideal Swimming
Early August
24.8°C
Air ~34°C
Comfortable, prolonged bathing for all ages
Water temperature is well above the 20.0°C bathing threshold. Prolonged leisure swimming, snorkeling, and family wading are comfortable with zero thermal shock.
Drag to scrub 12-month temperature curveEarly August · 24.8°C
| Month | Sea Surface Temp | Air Temp | Thermal Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.9°C | 20°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| February | 13.3°C | 21°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| March | 13.6°C | 23°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| April | 14.7°C | 26°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| May | 17.2°C | 29°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| June | 20.7°C | 32°C | Refreshing |
| July | 23.6°C | 34°C | Ideal Swimming |
| August | 24.8°C | 34°C | Ideal Swimming |
| September | 23.1°C | 32°C | Ideal Swimming |
| October | 20.6°C | 29°C | Refreshing |
| November | 18.0°C | 25°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| December | 15.4°C | 22°C | Crisp & Bracing |
NOAA OISST v2.1 30-year climatological normal (1991–2020).Explore all France Sea Temperatures
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Swimmable 18 Jun – 10 Oct (>21°C) · 114 days
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🏖️ Plage de Roccapina (Corsica, France)
🌊 Water temperature: 24.8°C
⛱️ Beach access: 100% free public sand • Sunbeds: €0–€0
🧭 Wind & shelter: Faces W (sheltered from E winds)
📍 Guide: https://shores.cc/beach/plage-de-roccapina-fr/Tip: Add this beach to your home screen to quickly check morning wind and water conditions before heading out.
EEA Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC
Bathing Water Purity & Statutory Standards
Status: Excellent
Microbial Water Purity
95th-Percentile Compliant
Escherichia coli & intestinal enterococci within statutory limits.
Bathing Directive Tier
Tier 1: Sufficient & Safe
Monitored across the official European bathing season.
Official European Environment Agency (EEA) water monitoring verifies recreational cleanliness, sewage absence, and safety standards across all 31 member and partner coastal nations.
Score Breakdown
Scenery & Setting4.6 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.7 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.7 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.2 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.2 / 5
About Plage de Roccapina
A remote turquoise cove watched over by the 'Lion of Roccapina', a granite crag weathered into a crouching lion.
Key Beach Facts
Official Records•Access: Unpaved track off the RT40 highway near Sartène leading to coastal parking area
•Protected Status / Environment: Protected natural site under Conservatoire du Littoral with protected maquis and pink granite dunes
•Notable Feature: Overlooked by the famous natural pink granite 'Lion of Roccapina' rock sculpture and a 17th-century Genoese tower
Sand Transparency & Sunbed Index
Public sand quota, private lido density, and legal towel placement rights
Wide Open Public Sand
Free Public Sand (100%)Private Concessions (0%)
2-Sunbed + Umbrella Set Rate
Free (100% Public)
No commercial loungers; bring your own parasol and beach mat.
Towel Bather Guidance
Abundant unencumbered shoreline. Free towel placement everywhere with minimal commercial footprint.
Legal Shoreline Rights: 100% open public coastline. No commercial sunbed concessions or umbrella installations permitted.
Arrival Logistics, Parking & Sun Exposure
Micro-logistics, parking payment taxonomy, and topographic shadow schedules.
Parking Payment & Rates
Typical Rate: ~€10/day
Flowbird AppBlue Line Meters (Strisce Blu / Zona Azul)
Follow local municipal parking signage to avoid fines during summer peak hours.
Sun Exposure & Cliff Shadows
Morning Shade • Late Afternoon Golden Hours
Faces westward into the open horizon, offering bright afternoon sun and prime sunset vantage points.
Footwear & Karst Protection
Unnecessary (Soft Natural Sand)
Fine powder or golden sand allows comfortable barefoot wading into shallow depths.
Amenities & Facilities
Bathrooms
NoShowers
NoFree Parking
NoFood / Tavernas
YesGood for Kids
YesDog Friendly
YesLifeguard on Duty
NoSunbed & Umbrella Rentals
NoNatural Cliff/Pine Shade
YesWheelchair Accessible
NoSnorkeling & Watersports
NoNudist / FKK Friendly
YesGetting There & Local Notes
Getting there:
Located near Corsica. Accessible via regional coastal roads (41.478°N, 8.936°E).
Discreet Utility: Rough Road & Trail Access
Reaching Plage de Roccapina involves dirt tracks or steep trails. Booking a rental SUV or 4x4 provides higher clearance for unpaved coastal roads.
•Clear, shallow and calm in the sheltered cove.
•A remote cove below a granite outcrop shaped like a crouching lion.
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
AJA / FSC · 35m driveFly to Figari or Ajaccio and explore the secluded coves by rental car.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Plage de Roccapina
What is the water temperature at Plage de Roccapina?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at Plage de Roccapina averages 24.8°C (77°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is Plage de Roccapina?
Plage de Roccapina is classified as a golden sand shoreline located in Corsica, France.
Is Plage de Roccapina good for families with kids?
Yes, Plage de Roccapina is suitable for families and children with manageable water entry.
Are there parking and facilities at Plage de Roccapina?
Parking arrangements vary locally. No public restrooms directly on-site.
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