plage de la Lède
Nude beach in Charente-Maritime, France
plage de la Lède is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Charente-Maritime, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 21°C (69°F) and coolest in February (10°C (50°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 20°C (69°F), and the best time to visit is August. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 6 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Plage naturiste officielle - FKK zone (0.2 km (0.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at plage de la Lède
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 11°C | 81 mm |
| February | 8°C | 10°C | 56 mm |
| March | 10°C | 11°C | 63 mm |
| April | 12°C | 13°C | 52 mm |
| May | 15°C | 15°C | 58 mm |
| June | 18°C | 18°C | 50 mm |
| July | 20°C | 20°C | 40 mm |
| August (best) | 20°C | 21°C | 44 mm |
| September | 19°C | 19°C | 44 mm |
| October | 16°C | 17°C | 71 mm |
| November | 12°C | 15°C | 86 mm |
| December | 9°C | 12°C | 82 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAGE LES COMBOTS
- Coordinates: 45.66790, -1.14780 · 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 Lède
- 1Plage naturiste officielle - FKK zone nude beach · Charente-Maritime · best AugustOfficialSea 21°C in August
- 2Le Petit Dauphin naturist campground · Charente-MaritimeClothing optional
- 3Plage naturiste officielle - FKK zone nude beach · Charente-MaritimeOfficialSea 20°C in August
- 4Plage naturiste Saint-Nicolas-le-Verdon-sur-Mer nude beach · Gironde · best AugustClothing optionalSea 21°C in August
- 5Euronat nudist resort · Gironde · best February to OctoberNaturist only
- 6CHM Montalivet nudist resort · Gironde · best February to OctoberNaturist only
- 7Plage Carcans nude beach · Gironde · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 21°C in August
- 8Camping naturiste du port naturist campground · Charente-MaritimeClothing 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 plage de la Lède clothing optional?
plage de la Lède is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to Office de Tourisme Communautaire Royan Atlantique: Plage de la Lède, Les Mathes. 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 Lède?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are August. July averages 20°C (68°F) and January 8°C (47°F).
How warm is the water at plage de la Lède?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 10°C (50°F) to 21°C (69°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at plage de la Lède?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAGE LES COMBOTS) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near plage de la Lède?
The closest are Plage naturiste officielle - FKK zone (0.2 km (0.1 mi)), Le Petit Dauphin (6.6 km (4.1 mi)) and Plage naturiste officielle - FKK zone (12 km (7.5 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Office de Tourisme Communautaire Royan Atlantique: Plage de la Lède, Les Mathes (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q23013102 · All data sources and licenses.