Plage des Esclamandes
Plage des Esclamandes is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Var, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 24°C (76°F) and coolest in February (13°C (56°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 25°C (77°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Plage d'Anthéor (13 km (8.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage des Esclamandes
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 14°C | 58 mm |
| February | 8°C | 13°C | 54 mm |
| March | 10°C | 14°C | 62 mm |
| April | 13°C | 15°C | 56 mm |
| May | 17°C | 17°C | 52 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 21°C | 29 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 24°C | 14 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 24°C | 20 mm |
| September (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 50 mm |
| October | 17°C | 20°C | 98 mm |
| November | 12°C | 17°C | 126 mm |
| December | 9°C | 15°C | 84 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: ARGENS
- Coordinates: 43.40694, 6.73438 · 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 des Esclamandes
- 1Plage d'Anthéor nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 2Le Trayas nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberNaturist onlySea 24°C in August
- 3Plage de la Moutte nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 4Beauvallon beach nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 5Batterie du Capon nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 6Plage du Gros Pins nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 7Plage de Europe nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 8Plage de Tahiti naturist park or area · Var · best July to AugustClothing optional
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 des Esclamandes clothing optional?
Plage des Esclamandes is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to Estérel Côte d'Azur (office de tourisme intercommunal): Beach of Esclamandes. 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 des Esclamandes?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 25°C (77°F) and January 8°C (46°F).
How warm is the water at Plage des Esclamandes?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (56°F) to 24°C (76°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Plage des Esclamandes?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (ARGENS) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage des Esclamandes?
The closest are Plage d'Anthéor (13 km (8.2 mi)), Le Trayas (16 km (9.9 mi)) and Plage de la Moutte (16 km (9.9 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Estérel Côte d'Azur (office de tourisme intercommunal): Beach of Esclamandes (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.