Plage des Ayguades
Plage des Ayguades 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. 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 Mouettes (0.6 km (0.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage des Ayguades
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 MATEILLE
- Coordinates: 43.12232, 3.13505 · 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 des Ayguades
- 1Plage des Mouettes nude beach · Aude · best June to AugustToleratedSea 22°C in August
- 2Plage de la Mateille nude beach · Aude · best June to AugustOfficialSea 22°C in August
- 3La Grande Cosse 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
- 5Le Clapotis nude beach · Aude · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 6Le Clapotis nude beach · Aude · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 7Le Clapotis naturist campground · Aude · best July to AugustNaturist only
- 8Plage Sérignan naturiste nude beach · Hérault · best July to AugustOfficialSea 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 des Ayguades clothing optional?
Plage des Ayguades 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 Plage des Ayguades?
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 des Ayguades?
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 des Ayguades?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAGE MATEILLE) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage des Ayguades?
The closest are Plage des Mouettes (0.6 km (0.4 mi)), Plage de la Mateille (5.6 km (3.5 mi)) and La Grande Cosse (11 km (6.5 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.