Plage de La lagune
Plage de La lagune is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Gironde, 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 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 5 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Grand Cohot (13 km (8.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage de La lagune
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 12°C | 110 mm |
| February | 8°C | 12°C | 77 mm |
| March | 11°C | 12°C | 77 mm |
| April | 13°C | 13°C | 69 mm |
| May | 16°C | 16°C | 72 mm |
| June | 19°C | 18°C | 58 mm |
| July (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 39 mm |
| August (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 44 mm |
| September | 19°C | 20°C | 55 mm |
| October | 16°C | 18°C | 83 mm |
| November | 12°C | 16°C | 127 mm |
| December | 9°C | 14°C | 106 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: LA LAGUNE
- Coordinates: 44.54689, -1.24995 · 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 lagune
- 1Grand Cohot nude beach · Gironde · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 2Plage de Mimizan nude beach · Landes · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 3La Jenny nudist resort · Gironde · best February to SeptemberClothing optional
- 4Golf du domaine résidentiel naturiste La Jenny naturist park or area · GirondeNaturist only
- 5Plage du domaine résidentiel naturiste La Jenny nude beach · Gironde · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 21°C in August
- 6Plage Carcans nude beach · Gironde · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 21°C in August
- 7Plage naturiste du centre de vacances d'Arnaoutchot nude beach · Landes · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 8Arnaoutchot Camping Naturiste naturist campground · LandesNaturist only
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 lagune clothing optional?
Plage de La lagune is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to Gironde Tourisme (Conseil départemental): Plage La Lagune. 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 lagune?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to August. July averages 21°C (70°F) and January 9°C (48°F).
How warm is the water at Plage de La lagune?
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 de La lagune?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (LA LAGUNE) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage de La lagune?
The closest are Grand Cohot (13 km (8.1 mi)), Plage de Mimizan (33 km (20 mi)) and La Jenny (33 km (21 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Gironde Tourisme (Conseil départemental): Plage La Lagune (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.