Plage de Gros Cap
Nude beach in Guadeloupe, France
Plage de Gros Cap is a clothing-optional beach in Guadeloupe, France. The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C (84°F) and coolest in February (26°C (80°F)). Average air temperatures peak in September at 28°C (83°F), and the best time to visit is all year. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 2 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being plage naturiste de Sainte-Rose (0 km (0 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage de Gros Cap
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 48 mm |
| February (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 33 mm |
| March (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 37 mm |
| April (best) | 27°C | 27°C | 58 mm |
| May (best) | 27°C | 28°C | 91 mm |
| June (best) | 28°C | 28°C | 94 mm |
| July (best) | 28°C | 28°C | 114 mm |
| August (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 131 mm |
| September (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 137 mm |
| October (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 173 mm |
| November (best) | 27°C | 29°C | 136 mm |
| December (best) | 27°C | 28°C | 73 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: TILLET
- Coordinates: 16.35400, -61.76335 · 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 Gros Cap
- 1plage naturiste de Sainte-Rose nude beach · GuadeloupeListedSea 29°C in August
- 2Résidence Club Caraibes clothing-optional hotel · Guadeloupe · best December to AprilClothing optional
- 3Eden Nat clothing-optional hotel · Guadeloupe · best December to AprilClothing optional
- 4Le Paradis Saintois clothing-optional hotel · Guadeloupe · best December to AprilClothing optional
- 5Plage d'Anse Tarare nude beach · GuadeloupeToleratedSea 29°C in August
- 6Les Salines nude beach · GuadeloupeClothing optionalSea 29°C in August
- 7Eden Beach nude beach · Saint JohnClothing optionalSea 29°C in August
- 8Hawksbill Bay nude beach · Saint JohnListedSea 29°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 Gros Cap clothing optional?
Plage de Gros Cap 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 Gros Cap?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are all year. July averages 28°C (82°F) and January 26°C (79°F).
How warm is the water at Plage de Gros Cap?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 26°C (80°F) to 29°C (84°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Plage de Gros Cap?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (TILLET) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage de Gros Cap?
The closest are plage naturiste de Sainte-Rose (0 km (0 mi)), Résidence Club Caraibes (49 km (31 mi)) and Eden Nat (53 km (33 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.