Plage Carcans
Plage Carcans is a clothing-optional beach in Gironde, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 21°C (70°F) and coolest in February (11°C (52°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 21°C (70°F), and the best time to visit is July to 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 du domaine résidentiel naturiste La Jenny (26 km (16 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage Carcans
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 12°C | 97 mm |
| February | 8°C | 11°C | 69 mm |
| March | 10°C | 11°C | 72 mm |
| April | 13°C | 13°C | 60 mm |
| May | 15°C | 15°C | 65 mm |
| June | 19°C | 18°C | 55 mm |
| July (best) | 21°C | 20°C | 39 mm |
| August (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 45 mm |
| September | 19°C | 20°C | 50 mm |
| October | 16°C | 18°C | 78 mm |
| November | 12°C | 15°C | 107 mm |
| December | 9°C | 13°C | 95 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: CARCANS OCEAN
- Coordinates: 45.09065, -1.19112 · 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 Carcans
- 1Plage du domaine résidentiel naturiste La Jenny nude beach · Gironde · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 21°C in August
- 2Golf du domaine résidentiel naturiste La Jenny naturist park or area · GirondeNaturist only
- 3La Jenny nudist resort · Gironde · best February to SeptemberClothing optional
- 4CHM Montalivet nudist resort · Gironde · best February to OctoberNaturist only
- 5Euronat nudist resort · Gironde · best February to OctoberNaturist only
- 6Grand Cohot nude beach · Gironde · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 7Plage naturiste Saint-Nicolas-le-Verdon-sur-Mer nude beach · Gironde · best AugustClothing optionalSea 21°C in August
- 8Plage de La lagune nude beach · Gironde · 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 Carcans clothing optional?
Plage Carcans 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 Carcans?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to August. July averages 21°C (69°F) and January 9°C (48°F).
How warm is the water at Plage Carcans?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 11°C (52°F) to 21°C (70°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Plage Carcans?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (CARCANS OCEAN) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage Carcans?
The closest are Plage du domaine résidentiel naturiste La Jenny (26 km (16 mi)), Golf du domaine résidentiel naturiste La Jenny (27 km (17 mi)) and La Jenny (27 km (17 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.