Armands Beach
Nude beach in New South Wales, Australia
Armands Beach is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in New South Wales, Australia. The sea is warmest in February at about 22°C (72°F) and coolest in August (16°C (61°F)). Average air temperatures peak in January at 21°C (70°F), and the best time to visit is January. There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Moon Bay (21 km (13 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Armands Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 70 mm |
| February | 20°C | 22°C | 117 mm |
| March | 19°C | 22°C | 89 mm |
| April | 17°C | 21°C | 60 mm |
| May | 14°C | 19°C | 42 mm |
| June | 12°C | 18°C | 75 mm |
| July | 11°C | 16°C | 50 mm |
| August | 12°C | 16°C | 50 mm |
| September | 14°C | 16°C | 39 mm |
| October | 16°C | 17°C | 65 mm |
| November | 18°C | 18°C | 83 mm |
| December | 19°C | 20°C | 76 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: sapphirecoast.com.au
- Coordinates: -36.51020, 150.05908 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Australia?
- 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 Armands Beach
- 1Moon Bay nude beach · New South Wales · best JanuaryCustomarySea 16°C in August
- 2Myrtle Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best JanuaryCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 3ACT Nudist Club nudist resort · Australian Capital Territory · best March to JanuaryClothing 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 Armands Beach clothing optional?
Armands Beach is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to NSW Government: Armands Beach. 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 Australia before you go.
When is the best time to visit Armands Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are January. July averages 11°C (52°F) and January 21°C (70°F).
How warm is the water at Armands Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 16°C (61°F) to 22°C (72°F) in February. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Armands Beach?
The closest are Moon Bay (21 km (13 mi)), Myrtle Beach (94 km (59 mi)) and ACT Nudist Club (145 km (90 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against NSW Government: Armands Beach (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.