Plage de Mimizan
Plage de Mimizan is a clothing-optional beach in Landes, 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. There are 4 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Plage de La lagune (33 km (20 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage de Mimizan
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 13°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 | 19°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
- Coordinates: 44.25459, -1.29091 · 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 Mimizan
- 1Plage de La lagune nude beach · Gironde · best July to AugustOfficialSea 22°C in August
- 2Plage naturiste du centre de vacances d'Arnaoutchot nude beach · Landes · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 3Arnaoutchot Camping Naturiste naturist campground · LandesNaturist only
- 4Grand Cohot nude beach · Gironde · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 5Plage des casernes nude beach · Landes · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 6Plage des Culs Nus nude beach · Landes · best July to AugustOfficialSea 22°C in August
- 7La Jenny nudist resort · Gironde · best February to SeptemberClothing optional
- 8Golf du domaine résidentiel naturiste La Jenny naturist park or area · GirondeNaturist 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 Mimizan clothing optional?
Plage de Mimizan 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 Mimizan?
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 Mimizan?
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.
What other naturist places are near Plage de Mimizan?
The closest are Plage de La lagune (33 km (20 mi)), Plage naturiste du centre de vacances d'Arnaoutchot (39 km (24 mi)) and Arnaoutchot Camping Naturiste (39 km (24 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.