Plage de la Mateille
Plage de la Mateille is an officially designated 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. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Plage des Ayguades (5.6 km (3.5 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage de la Mateille
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 12°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
- Bathing water profile: PLAGE DES SALINS
- Coordinates: 43.07944, 3.09875 · 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 Plage de la Mateille
- 1Plage des Ayguades nude beach · Aude · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 2Plage des Mouettes nude beach · Aude · best June to AugustToleratedSea 22°C in August
- 3Plage des Montilles nude beach · Aude · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 4Le Clapotis nude beach · Aude · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 5Le Clapotis nude beach · Aude · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 6Le Clapotis naturist campground · Aude · best July to AugustNaturist only
- 7La Grande Cosse nude beach · Aude · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 8La plagette nude beach · Aude · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
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 Plage de la Mateille clothing optional?
Plage de la Mateille is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to Gruissan Tourisme (office de tourisme): Plage de Mateille - poste de secours n°3. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in France before you go.
When is the best time to visit Plage de la Mateille?
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 Plage de la Mateille?
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.
Is the water clean at Plage de la Mateille?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAGE DES SALINS) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage de la Mateille?
The closest are Plage des Ayguades (5.6 km (3.5 mi)), Plage des Mouettes (6.2 km (3.9 mi)) and Plage des Montilles (10 km (6.3 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Gruissan Tourisme (office de tourisme): Plage de Mateille - poste de secours n°3 (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.