Plage de la Goule
Nude beach in Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Plage de la Goule is a clothing-optional beach in Bouches-du-Rhône, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 22°C (72°F) and coolest in February (12°C (53°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 25°C (76°F), and the best time to visit is June to August. There are 5 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Plage Est (0.9 km (0.6 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage de la Goule
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 12°C | 48 mm |
| February | 8°C | 12°C | 35 mm |
| March | 11°C | 12°C | 44 mm |
| April | 14°C | 14°C | 53 mm |
| May | 18°C | 16°C | 44 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 19°C | 28 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 21°C | 17 mm |
| August (best) | 24°C | 22°C | 22 mm |
| September | 21°C | 20°C | 52 mm |
| October | 17°C | 19°C | 78 mm |
| November | 12°C | 16°C | 79 mm |
| December | 9°C | 14°C | 45 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 43.45918, 4.46586 · 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 Goule
- 1Plage Est nude beach · Bouches-du-Rhône · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 2Plage naturiste de l'Espiguette nude beach · Gard · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 3Zone naturiste de la plage de Piémanson nude beach · Bouches-du-Rhône · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 4Plage Maguelone nude beach · Hérault · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 5Plage naturiste de Bonnieu nude beach · Bouches-du-Rhône · best June to SeptemberNaturist onlySea 22°C in August
- 6Chez Marc et Cathy clothing-optional hotel · Gard · best December to SeptemberClothing optional
- 7Club Nature et Soleil de Sardan naturist campground · GardNaturist only
- 8Plage Jalabert nude beach · Hérault · 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 Goule clothing optional?
Plage de la Goule 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 de la Goule?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to August. July averages 25°C (76°F) and January 8°C (46°F).
How warm is the water at Plage de la Goule?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 12°C (53°F) to 22°C (72°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Plage de la Goule?
The closest are Plage Est (0.9 km (0.6 mi)), Plage naturiste de l'Espiguette (25 km (16 mi)) and Zone naturiste de la plage de Piémanson (30 km (19 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.