#487 European Rank

Nice Beach

Promenade des Anglais, Nice, France•Mediterranean Sea• Best Season: June, July, August, September

Photo: Benoît Prieur (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons source

EDITORIAL SCORE

4.38/ 5.0

SEA TEMPERATURE

24.6°C

August 30-year average

DAILY BUDGET

€81/day

SAND & SHORELINE

Pebbles / Shingle

Gradual Drop

Sea Temperature by Month

30-year monthly averages for Promenade des Anglais, Nice · NOAA satellite data

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Ideal Swimming

Jan

13.9°C

Air 19°C

Feb

13.3°C

Air 20°C

Mar

13.5°C

Air 22°C

Apr

14.6°C

Air 25°C

May

17.5°C

Air 28°C

Jun

21.1°C

Air 31°C

Jul

23.7°C

Air 33°C

Peak

Aug

24.6°C

Air 33°C

Sep

22.4°C

Air 31°C

Oct

19.8°C

Air 28°C

Nov

17.4°C

Air 24°C

Dec

15.4°C

Air 21°C

Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology

Swimmable 14 Jun – 1 Oct (>21°C) · 109 days

30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all France Sea Temperatures

Score Breakdown

Scenery & Setting4.1 / 5

Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.5 / 5

Sand & Shoreline Quality4.2 / 5

Atmosphere & Safety4.8 / 5

Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5

Affordability & Fair Pricing3.7 / 5

About Nice Beach

Grey pebbles, improbably blue water and the Promenade des Anglais above. The Riviera's great city beach.

Key Beach Facts

Official Records

•Access: Immediate pedestrian access across the entire 7 km Promenade des Anglais with tram line 2 connections along the seafront.

•Protected Status / Environment: Located in the Baie des Anges within Nice's UNESCO World Heritage urban resort perimeter.

•Notable Feature: Iconic 7-kilometer crescent of smooth grey galet pebbles (*galets*), deep azure Mediterranean waters, Belle Époque architecture (Hôtel Negresco), and historic blue chairs (*chaises bleues*).

Official Tourism Authorities:france.fr explorenicecotedazur.com

Amenities & Facilities

Bathrooms

Yes

Showers

Free Parking

Yes

Food / Tavernas

Yes

Good for Kids

Yes

Dog Friendly

Lifeguard on Duty

Yes

Sunbed & Umbrella Rentals

Yes

Natural Cliff/Pine Shade

Wheelchair Accessible

Yes

Snorkeling & Watersports

Nudist / FKK Friendly

Getting There & Local Notes

Getting there:

Located near Promenade des Anglais, Nice. Accessible via regional coastal roads (43.695°N, 7.269°E).

•Shelves steeply into deep water; watch the shore-dump when swell runs.

•Seven kilometres of open shingle below the Promenade des Anglais, Belle Époque hotels at your back.

Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway

NCE · 25m drive

20-35 min coastal road drive from Nice Airport (NCE).

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nice Beach

What is the water temperature at Nice Beach?

The peak summer sea surface temperature at Nice Beach averages 24.6°C (76°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.

What type of coast or sand is Nice Beach?

Nice Beach is classified as a pebbles / shingle shoreline located in Promenade des Anglais, Nice, France.

Is Nice Beach good for families with kids?

Yes, Nice Beach is suitable for families and children with manageable water entry.

Are there parking and facilities at Nice Beach?

Free parking is available. Restroom facilities are present.

Getting Around & Activities

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