Plage des Vaches Noires
Plage des Vaches Noires is a clothing-optional beach in Calvados, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C (66°F) and coolest in February (8°C (46°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 18°C (64°F). There are 4 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Plage naturiste de Merville (14 km (8.5 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage des Vaches Noires
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 8°C | 79 mm |
| February | 6°C | 8°C | 65 mm |
| March | 8°C | 8°C | 62 mm |
| April | 10°C | 10°C | 45 mm |
| May | 13°C | 12°C | 56 mm |
| June | 16°C | 15°C | 51 mm |
| July | 18°C | 17°C | 55 mm |
| August | 18°C | 19°C | 64 mm |
| September | 16°C | 18°C | 54 mm |
| October | 14°C | 16°C | 85 mm |
| November | 10°C | 13°C | 90 mm |
| December | 7°C | 10°C | 97 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 49.31414, -0.04064 · 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 Vaches Noires
- 1Plage naturiste de Merville nude beach · CalvadosOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 2Plage de la Redoute nude beach · CalvadosClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 3Nature et soleil de Normandie naturist campground · CalvadosOfficial
- 4Le Tilleul - Antifer nude beach · Seine-MaritimeClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 5Camping naturistes rouennais La Chesnaie naturist campground · Seine-MaritimeClothing optional
- 6L'Escamet nude beach · Seine-MaritimeClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 7Plage du petit-Ailly nude beach · Seine-MaritimeClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 8Dieppe - plage de la piscine nude beach · Seine-MaritimeClothing optionalSea 18°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 Vaches Noires clothing optional?
Plage des Vaches Noires 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.
How warm is the water at Plage des Vaches Noires?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 8°C (46°F) to 19°C (66°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Plage des Vaches Noires?
The closest are Plage naturiste de Merville (14 km (8.5 mi)), Plage de la Redoute (14 km (8.6 mi)) and Nature et soleil de Normandie (42 km (26 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.