Plage du Gros Pins
Plage du Gros Pins is a clothing-optional beach in Var, France. The sea is warmest in August at about 24°C (75°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 de Europe (0.1 km (0.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage du Gros Pins
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 | 23°C | 14 mm |
| August (best) | 25°C | 24°C | 20 mm |
| September (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 50 mm |
| October | 17°C | 19°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: PLAGE DU GROS PIN
- Coordinates: 43.28405, 6.59665 · 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 Gros Pins
- 1Plage de Europe nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 2Beauvallon beach nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 3Plage de Tahiti naturist park or area · Var · best July to AugustClothing optional
- 4Plage Neptune nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 5Plage de la Moutte nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 6Batterie du Capon nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 7Bistagne nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 8Zone Naturisme Autorisée nude beach · Var · best June to SeptemberProhibitedSea 24°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 Gros Pins clothing optional?
Plage du Gros Pins 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 Plage du Gros Pins?
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 du Gros Pins?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (56°F) to 24°C (75°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Plage du Gros Pins?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAGE DU GROS PIN) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage du Gros Pins?
The closest are Plage de Europe (0.1 km (0.1 mi)), Beauvallon beach (1.1 km (0.7 mi)) and Plage de Tahiti (7.2 km (4.5 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.