Plages de la Madrague
Nude beach in Pyrenees-Atlantics, France · also known as Plages de la Petite Madrague
Plages de la Madrague is a clothing-optional beach in Pyrenees-Atlantics, 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 de l'Océan (0.3 km (0.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plages de la Madrague
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
- Website: anglet-tourisme.com
- Bathing water profile: LA MADRAGUE (CHIBERTA)
- Coordinates: 43.51174, -1.53402 · 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 Plages de la Madrague
- 1Plage de l'Océan nude beach · Pyrenees-Atlantics · best July to AugustProhibitedSea 22°C in August
- 2Plage des Corsaires nude beach · Pyrenees-Atlantics · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 3Plages des Dunes nude beach · Pyrenees-Atlantics · best July to AugustProhibitedSea 22°C in August
- 4Plages des Cavaliers nude beach · Pyrenees-Atlantics · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 5Plage du Miramar nude beach · Pyrenees-Atlantics · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 6Plage de la Digue nude beach · Pyrenees-Atlantics · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 7Plage du Métro nude beach · Landes · best July to AugustToleratedSea 22°C in August
- 8Plage des Culs Nus nude beach · Landes · best July to AugustOfficialSea 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 Plages de la Madrague clothing optional?
Plages de la Madrague 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 Plages de la Madrague?
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 Plages de la Madrague?
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 Plages de la Madrague?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (LA MADRAGUE (CHIBERTA)) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plages de la Madrague?
The closest are Plage de l'Océan (0.3 km (0.2 mi)), Plage des Corsaires (0.6 km (0.4 mi)) and Plages des Dunes (0.8 km (0.5 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.