North Smoky Beach
Nude beach in New South Wales, Australia
North Smoky Beach is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in New South Wales, Australia. The sea is warmest in February at about 26°C (78°F) and coolest in August (20°C (69°F)). Average air temperatures peak in January at 24°C (75°F), and the best time to visit is December to April.
Weather and water temperature at North Smoky Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 149 mm |
| February (best) | 24°C | 26°C | 203 mm |
| March (best) | 23°C | 26°C | 198 mm |
| April (best) | 21°C | 25°C | 99 mm |
| May | 19°C | 23°C | 78 mm |
| June | 17°C | 22°C | 105 mm |
| July | 16°C | 21°C | 41 mm |
| August | 16°C | 20°C | 53 mm |
| September | 18°C | 21°C | 43 mm |
| October | 20°C | 21°C | 96 mm |
| November | 22°C | 23°C | 124 mm |
| December (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 124 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: -30.91765, 153.08580 · 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 North Smoky Beach
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 North Smoky Beach clothing optional?
North Smoky 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 North Smoky Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are December to April. July averages 16°C (60°F) and January 24°C (75°F).
How warm is the water at North Smoky Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 20°C (69°F) to 26°C (78°F) in February. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near North Smoky Beach?
The closest are Little Diggers Beach (72 km (45 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.