Plage du petit-Ailly
Nude beach in Seine-Maritime, France
Plage du petit-Ailly is a clothing-optional beach in Seine-Maritime, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C (65°F) and coolest in February (8°C (46°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 17°C (63°F). There are 3 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Dieppe - plage de la piscine (5.5 km (3.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage du petit-Ailly
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | 8°C | 76 mm |
| February | 5°C | 8°C | 63 mm |
| March | 7°C | 8°C | 57 mm |
| April | 9°C | 10°C | 43 mm |
| May | 12°C | 12°C | 60 mm |
| June | 15°C | 15°C | 52 mm |
| July | 17°C | 17°C | 60 mm |
| August | 17°C | 18°C | 70 mm |
| September | 15°C | 18°C | 53 mm |
| October | 13°C | 16°C | 82 mm |
| November | 9°C | 13°C | 90 mm |
| December | 6°C | 10°C | 92 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 49.91796, 0.98643 · 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 du petit-Ailly
- 1Dieppe - plage de la piscine nude beach · Seine-MaritimeClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 2L'Escamet nude beach · Seine-MaritimeClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 3Plage de l'Amer Sud nude beach · SommeClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 4Camping naturistes rouennais La Chesnaie naturist campground · Seine-MaritimeClothing optional
- 5Plage du Domaine de Marquenterre nude beach · SommeClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 6Plage de Quend Marquenterre les bouchots nude beach · SommeToleratedSea 18°C in August
- 7Le Tilleul - Antifer nude beach · Seine-MaritimeClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 8Stella Plage nude beach · Pas-de-CalaisClothing optionalSea 18°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 du petit-Ailly clothing optional?
Plage du petit-Ailly 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 Plage du petit-Ailly?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 8°C (46°F) to 18°C (65°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Plage du petit-Ailly?
The closest are Dieppe - plage de la piscine (5.5 km (3.4 mi)), L'Escamet (17 km (10 mi)) and Plage de l'Amer Sud (45 km (28 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.