Plage de Quend Marquenterre les bouchots
Plage de Quend Marquenterre les bouchots is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Somme, 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 18°C (64°F). EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Good" in 2025. There are 4 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Plage du Domaine de Marquenterre (4.9 km (3 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage de Quend Marquenterre les bouchots
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 9°C | 83 mm |
| February | 6°C | 8°C | 66 mm |
| March | 7°C | 8°C | 55 mm |
| April | 9°C | 9°C | 41 mm |
| May | 12°C | 12°C | 53 mm |
| June | 15°C | 14°C | 49 mm |
| July | 17°C | 17°C | 57 mm |
| August | 18°C | 18°C | 68 mm |
| September | 17°C | 18°C | 53 mm |
| October | 14°C | 16°C | 85 mm |
| November | 11°C | 13°C | 96 mm |
| December | 8°C | 11°C | 95 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: reseau-naturiste.org
- Bathing water profile: PLAGE SURVEILLEE DE QUEND
- Coordinates: 50.31566, 1.54445 · 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 de Quend Marquenterre les bouchots
- 1Plage du Domaine de Marquenterre nude beach · SommeClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 2Plage de l'Amer Sud nude beach · SommeClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 3Stella Plage nude beach · Pas-de-CalaisClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 4Hardelot Plage nude beach · Pas-de-CalaisClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 5Dieppe - plage de la piscine nude beach · Seine-MaritimeClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 6Plage du petit-Ailly nude beach · Seine-MaritimeClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 7Dunes du Chatelet nude beach · Pas-de-CalaisClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 8Wissant 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 de Quend Marquenterre les bouchots clothing optional?
Plage de Quend Marquenterre les bouchots is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to Fédération française de naturisme, 'Les infos en direct de la Fédération' no. 2, December 2019 (hosted by ARNB). 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.
How warm is the water at Plage de Quend Marquenterre les bouchots?
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.
Is the water clean at Plage de Quend Marquenterre les bouchots?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAGE SURVEILLEE DE QUEND) was rated "Good" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage de Quend Marquenterre les bouchots?
The closest are Plage du Domaine de Marquenterre (4.9 km (3 mi)), Plage de l'Amer Sud (17 km (10 mi)) and Stella Plage (21 km (13 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Fédération française de naturisme, 'Les infos en direct de la Fédération' no. 2, December 2019 (hosted by ARNB) (naturist federation listing); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.