Plage naturiste du centre de vacances d'Arnaoutchot
Plage naturiste du centre de vacances d'Arnaoutchot 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 22°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 Arnaoutchot Camping Naturiste (0.8 km (0.5 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage naturiste du centre de vacances d'Arnaoutchot
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 13°C | 107 mm |
| February | 8°C | 12°C | 76 mm |
| March | 11°C | 12°C | 77 mm |
| April | 13°C | 14°C | 74 mm |
| May | 16°C | 16°C | 78 mm |
| June | 19°C | 19°C | 64 mm |
| July (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 44 mm |
| August (best) | 22°C | 22°C | 46 mm |
| September | 19°C | 21°C | 57 mm |
| October | 16°C | 18°C | 83 mm |
| November | 12°C | 16°C | 126 mm |
| December | 9°C | 14°C | 101 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: ARNAOUTCHOT
- Coordinates: 43.91200, -1.37550 · 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 naturiste du centre de vacances d'Arnaoutchot
- 1Arnaoutchot Camping Naturiste naturist campground · LandesNaturist only
- 2Plage des casernes nude beach · Landes · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 3Plage des Culs Nus nude beach · Landes · best July to AugustOfficialSea 22°C in August
- 4Plage de Mimizan nude beach · Landes · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 5Plage du Métro nude beach · Landes · best July to AugustToleratedSea 22°C in August
- 6Plage de la Digue nude beach · Pyrenees-Atlantics · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 7Plages des Cavaliers nude beach · Pyrenees-Atlantics · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 8Plages des Dunes nude beach · Pyrenees-Atlantics · best July to AugustProhibitedSea 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 naturiste du centre de vacances d'Arnaoutchot clothing optional?
Plage naturiste du centre de vacances d'Arnaoutchot is listed as "clothing optional" according to Domaine Naturiste Arnaoutchot (arna.com). 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 naturiste du centre de vacances d'Arnaoutchot?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to August. July averages 21°C (70°F) and January 8°C (47°F).
How warm is the water at Plage naturiste du centre de vacances d'Arnaoutchot?
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 naturiste du centre de vacances d'Arnaoutchot?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (ARNAOUTCHOT) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage naturiste du centre de vacances d'Arnaoutchot?
The closest are Arnaoutchot Camping Naturiste (0.8 km (0.5 mi)), Plage des casernes (22 km (13 mi)) and Plage des Culs Nus (26 km (16 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Domaine Naturiste Arnaoutchot (arna.com) (the venue or land manager); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.