Hardelot Plage
Nude beach in Pas-de-Calais, France
Hardelot Plage is a clothing-optional beach in Pas-de-Calais, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C (64°F) and coolest in February (8°C (46°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 17°C (63°F). EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Good" in 2025. There are 7 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Stella Plage (15 km (9.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Hardelot Plage
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | 9°C | 77 mm |
| February | 4°C | 8°C | 63 mm |
| March | 6°C | 8°C | 57 mm |
| April | 9°C | 9°C | 44 mm |
| May | 12°C | 11°C | 60 mm |
| June | 15°C | 14°C | 57 mm |
| July | 17°C | 16°C | 66 mm |
| August | 17°C | 18°C | 74 mm |
| September | 15°C | 18°C | 58 mm |
| October | 12°C | 16°C | 82 mm |
| November | 8°C | 13°C | 91 mm |
| December | 5°C | 11°C | 92 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: NEUFCHATEL-HARDELOT PLAGE
- Coordinates: 50.63655, 1.57615 · 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 Hardelot Plage
- 1Stella Plage nude beach · Pas-de-CalaisClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 2Dunes du Chatelet nude beach · Pas-de-CalaisClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 3Wissant nude beach · Pas-de-CalaisClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 4Cap Blanc Nez nude beach · Pas-de-CalaisClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 5Plage de Quend Marquenterre les bouchots nude beach · SommeToleratedSea 18°C in August
- 6Calais plage nude beach · Pas-de-CalaisClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 7Plage du Domaine de Marquenterre nude beach · SommeClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 8Plage de l'Amer Sud nude beach · SommeClothing optionalSea 19°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 Hardelot Plage clothing optional?
Hardelot Plage 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.
How warm is the water at Hardelot Plage?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 8°C (46°F) to 18°C (64°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Hardelot Plage?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (NEUFCHATEL-HARDELOT PLAGE) was rated "Good" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Hardelot Plage?
The closest are Stella Plage (15 km (9.2 mi)), Dunes du Chatelet (27 km (17 mi)) and Wissant (31 km (19 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.