Hawksbill Bay
Nude beach in Saint John, Antigua and Barbuda
Hawksbill Bay is a well-known naturist beach in Saint John, Antigua and Barbuda. 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 28°C (83°F), and the best time to visit is all year. There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Eden Beach (0 km (0 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Hawksbill Bay
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 41 mm |
| February (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 29 mm |
| March (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 35 mm |
| April (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 52 mm |
| May (best) | 27°C | 27°C | 91 mm |
| June (best) | 28°C | 28°C | 92 mm |
| July (best) | 28°C | 28°C | 114 mm |
| August (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 135 mm |
| September (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 143 mm |
| October (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 176 mm |
| November (best) | 28°C | 28°C | 132 mm |
| December (best) | 27°C | 27°C | 70 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 17.11003, -61.90116 · 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 Hawksbill Bay
- 1Eden Beach nude beach · Saint JohnClothing optionalSea 29°C in August
- 2Plage de Gros Cap nude beach · GuadeloupeClothing optionalSea 29°C in August
- 3plage naturiste de Sainte-Rose nude beach · GuadeloupeListedSea 29°C in August
- 4Résidence Club Caraibes clothing-optional hotel · Guadeloupe · best December to AprilClothing optional
- 5Eden Nat clothing-optional hotel · Guadeloupe · best December to AprilClothing optional
- 6Plage d'Anse Tarare nude beach · GuadeloupeToleratedSea 29°C in August
- 7Les Salines nude beach · GuadeloupeClothing optionalSea 29°C in August
- 8Plage de Saline nude beach · Saint BarthélemyToleratedSea 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 Hawksbill Bay clothing optional?
Hawksbill Bay is listed as "known naturist place" according to Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. 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 Antigua and Barbuda before you go.
When is the best time to visit Hawksbill Bay?
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 Hawksbill Bay?
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.
What other naturist places are near Hawksbill Bay?
The closest are Eden Beach (0 km (0 mi)), Plage de Gros Cap (85 km (53 mi)) and plage naturiste de Sainte-Rose (85 km (53 mi)).
Sources
Status from Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q124357600 · All data sources and licenses.