Baie des cochons
Baie des cochons is a clothing-optional park in Hérault, France. Average air temperatures peak in July at 25°C (76°F), and the best time to visit is July to August. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Good" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Plage naturiste Cap d'Agde (0.7 km (0.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Baie des cochons
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 52 mm |
| February | 7°C | 39 mm |
| March | 10°C | 48 mm |
| April | 13°C | 59 mm |
| May | 17°C | 49 mm |
| June | 22°C | 30 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 20 mm |
| August (best) | 24°C | 25 mm |
| September | 20°C | 51 mm |
| October | 16°C | 82 mm |
| November | 11°C | 73 mm |
| December | 8°C | 46 mm |
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: HELIOPOLIS
- Coordinates: 43.30210, 3.53857 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in France?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
Naturist places near Baie des cochons
- 1Plage naturiste Cap d'Agde nude beach · Hérault · best June to AugustOfficialSea 22°C in August
- 2Village Naturiste Cap d'Agde nudist resort · Hérault · best November to SeptemberNaturist only
- 3Plage Jalabert nude beach · Hérault · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 4Terre de Soleil naturist campground · Hérault · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 5Plage Sérignan nude beach · Hérault · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 6Plage Sérignan naturiste nude beach · Hérault · best July to AugustOfficialSea 22°C in August
- 7Le Sérignan Plage Nature naturist campground · Hérault · best JulyClothing optional
- 8La Grande Cosse nude beach · Aude · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 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 Baie des cochons clothing optional?
Baie des cochons is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a site, 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 Baie des cochons?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to August. July averages 25°C (76°F) and January 7°C (45°F).
Is the water clean at Baie des cochons?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (HELIOPOLIS) was rated "Good" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Baie des cochons?
The closest are Plage naturiste Cap d'Agde (0.7 km (0.4 mi)), Village Naturiste Cap d'Agde (0.7 km (0.4 mi)) and Plage Jalabert (8.1 km (5 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.