Moon Bay
Nude beach in New South Wales, Australia
Moon Bay is a beach that is customarily clothing optional 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 Armands Beach (21 km (13 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Moon Bay
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
- Coordinates: -36.69469, 149.98964 · 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 Moon Bay
- 1Armands Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best JanuaryOfficialSea 16°C in August
- 2Myrtle Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best JanuaryCustomarySea 17°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 Moon Bay clothing optional?
Moon Bay is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=customary). 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 Australia before you go.
When is the best time to visit Moon Bay?
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 Moon Bay?
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 Moon Bay?
The closest are Armands Beach (21 km (13 mi)) and Myrtle Beach (116 km (72 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=customary). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.