Myrtle Beach
Nude beach in New South Wales, Australia
Myrtle Beach 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 (17°C (62°F)). Average air temperatures peak in January at 22°C (71°F), and the best time to visit is January.
Weather and water temperature at Myrtle Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 22°C | 22°C | 73 mm |
| February | 20°C | 22°C | 118 mm |
| March | 18°C | 22°C | 89 mm |
| April | 16°C | 21°C | 58 mm |
| May | 12°C | 20°C | 46 mm |
| June | 10°C | 18°C | 82 mm |
| July | 9°C | 17°C | 49 mm |
| August | 9°C | 17°C | 57 mm |
| September | 12°C | 17°C | 43 mm |
| October | 15°C | 18°C | 70 mm |
| November | 18°C | 19°C | 80 mm |
| December | 20°C | 20°C | 75 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: -35.68471, 150.29863 · 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 Myrtle Beach
- 1ACT Nudist Club nudist resort · Australian Capital Territory · best March to JanuaryClothing optional
- 2Armands Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best JanuaryOfficialSea 16°C in August
- 3Moon Bay nude beach · New South Wales · best JanuaryCustomarySea 16°C in August
- 4Kambah Pool Nudity Area naturist park or area · Australian Capital TerritoryOfficial
- 5Kambah Rock Pool Beach nude beach · Australian Capital TerritoryOfficial
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 Myrtle Beach clothing optional?
Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are January. July averages 9°C (47°F) and January 22°C (71°F).
How warm is the water at Myrtle Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 17°C (62°F) to 22°C (72°F) in February. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Myrtle Beach?
The closest are ACT Nudist Club (92 km (57 mi)), Armands Beach (94 km (59 mi)) and Moon Bay (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. Wikidata Q21956895 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.