Le Clapotis
Le Clapotis is a clothing-optional beach in Aude, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 22°C (71°F) and coolest in February (12°C (53°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 24°C (75°F), and the best time to visit is June to August. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Le Clapotis (3.6 km (2.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Le Clapotis
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 13°C | 51 mm |
| February | 8°C | 12°C | 39 mm |
| March | 11°C | 12°C | 51 mm |
| April | 13°C | 14°C | 61 mm |
| May | 17°C | 16°C | 49 mm |
| June (best) | 21°C | 19°C | 27 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 21°C | 21 mm |
| August (best) | 24°C | 22°C | 25 mm |
| September | 20°C | 20°C | 43 mm |
| October | 17°C | 18°C | 72 mm |
| November | 12°C | 16°C | 59 mm |
| December | 9°C | 14°C | 42 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 42.95208, 3.03942 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in France?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Le Clapotis
- 1Le Clapotis naturist campground · Aude · best July to AugustNaturist only
- 2Le Clapotis nude beach · Aude · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 3La plagette nude beach · Aude · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 4Plage des Montilles nude beach · Aude · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 5Beach of Leucate Plage nude beach · Aude · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 6Résidence Le Mas de la Plage naturist park or area · Aude · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 7Village Eden naturist park or area · Aude · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 8GCU Port Leucate naturist campground · Aude · best July to AugustClothing optional
Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.
Frequently asked questions
Is Le Clapotis clothing optional?
Le Clapotis is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in France before you go.
When is the best time to visit Le Clapotis?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to August. July averages 24°C (75°F) and January 8°C (46°F).
How warm is the water at Le Clapotis?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 12°C (53°F) to 22°C (71°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Le Clapotis?
The closest are Le Clapotis (3.6 km (2.2 mi)), Le Clapotis (3.7 km (2.3 mi)) and La plagette (4.3 km (2.7 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.