Plage des Culs Nus
Plage des Culs Nus is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Landes, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 22°C (72°F) and coolest in February (12°C (54°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 21°C (71°F), and the best time to visit is July to August. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Plage des casernes (4.8 km (3 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage des Culs Nus
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 13°C | 121 mm |
| February | 7°C | 12°C | 90 mm |
| March | 10°C | 12°C | 89 mm |
| April | 12°C | 14°C | 88 mm |
| May | 15°C | 16°C | 89 mm |
| June | 19°C | 19°C | 73 mm |
| July (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 51 mm |
| August (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 53 mm |
| September | 19°C | 21°C | 65 mm |
| October | 16°C | 18°C | 93 mm |
| November | 11°C | 16°C | 144 mm |
| December | 8°C | 14°C | 112 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: NATURISTES
- Coordinates: 43.67986, -1.44082 · 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 des Culs Nus
- 1Plage des casernes nude beach · Landes · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 2Plage du Métro nude beach · Landes · best July to AugustToleratedSea 22°C in August
- 3Plage de la Digue nude beach · Pyrenees-Atlantics · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 4Plages des Cavaliers nude beach · Pyrenees-Atlantics · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 5Plages des Dunes nude beach · Pyrenees-Atlantics · best July to AugustProhibitedSea 22°C in August
- 6Plage de l'Océan nude beach · Pyrenees-Atlantics · best July to AugustProhibitedSea 22°C in August
- 7Plages de la Madrague nude beach · Pyrenees-Atlantics · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 8Plage des Corsaires nude beach · Pyrenees-Atlantics · best July 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 Plage des Culs Nus clothing optional?
Plage des Culs Nus is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to Office de Tourisme d'Hossegor: Plage Naturiste (Océan). 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 des Culs Nus?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to August. July averages 21°C (70°F) and January 7°C (45°F).
How warm is the water at Plage des Culs Nus?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 12°C (54°F) to 22°C (72°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Plage des Culs Nus?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (NATURISTES) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage des Culs Nus?
The closest are Plage des casernes (4.8 km (3 mi)), Plage du Métro (14 km (8.9 mi)) and Plage de la Digue (17 km (10 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Office de Tourisme d'Hossegor: Plage Naturiste (Océan) (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.