Plage de Saline
Nude beach in Saint Barthélemy, Saint Barthélemy
Plage de Saline is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Saint Barthélemy, Saint Barthélemy. The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C (84°F) and coolest in February (26°C (79°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 29°C (83°F), and the best time to visit is all year. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 3 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Plage de Gouverneur (1.2 km (0.7 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Plage de Saline
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 20 mm |
| February (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 11 mm |
| March (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 16 mm |
| April (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 26 mm |
| May (best) | 27°C | 27°C | 63 mm |
| June (best) | 28°C | 28°C | 42 mm |
| July (best) | 28°C | 28°C | 54 mm |
| August (best) | 29°C | 29°C | 66 mm |
| September (best) | 29°C | 29°C | 90 mm |
| October (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 108 mm |
| November (best) | 28°C | 28°C | 78 mm |
| December (best) | 27°C | 27°C | 40 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: SALINES
- Coordinates: 17.88719, -62.82131 · OpenStreetMap
- 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 Saline
- 1Plage de Gouverneur nude beach · Saint BarthélemyToleratedSea 29°C in August
- 2Orient Bay nude beach · Saint MartinCustomarySea 29°C in August
- 3Club Orient clothing-optional hotel · Saint Martin · best December to AugustClothing optional
- 4Hawksbill Bay nude beach · Saint JohnListedSea 29°C in August
- 5Eden Beach nude beach · Saint JohnClothing optionalSea 29°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 Saline clothing optional?
Plage de Saline is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). 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 Saint Barthélemy before you go.
When is the best time to visit Plage de Saline?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are all year. July averages 28°C (83°F) and January 26°C (79°F).
How warm is the water at Plage de Saline?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 26°C (79°F) to 29°C (84°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Plage de Saline?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (SALINES) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Plage de Saline?
The closest are Plage de Gouverneur (1.2 km (0.7 mi)), Orient Bay (30 km (19 mi)) and Club Orient (30 km (19 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q127685587 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.