Samurai Beach
Nude beach in New South Wales, Australia
Samurai Beach is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in New South Wales, Australia. The sea is warmest in February at about 23°C (74°F) and coolest in August (19°C (65°F)). Average air temperatures peak in January at 24°C (75°F), and the best time to visit is December to March. There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Samurai Beach Camp Ground (0.4 km (0.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Samurai Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 24°C | 23°C | 83 mm |
| February (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 132 mm |
| March (best) | 22°C | 23°C | 116 mm |
| April | 20°C | 23°C | 88 mm |
| May | 18°C | 21°C | 75 mm |
| June | 15°C | 20°C | 98 mm |
| July | 14°C | 19°C | 56 mm |
| August | 15°C | 19°C | 51 mm |
| September | 17°C | 19°C | 52 mm |
| October | 19°C | 19°C | 70 mm |
| November | 21°C | 20°C | 90 mm |
| December (best) | 22°C | 21°C | 81 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: -32.76336, 152.12689 · 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 Samurai Beach
- 1Samurai Beach Camp Ground naturist campground · New South WalesOfficial
- 2Shelly Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to AprilClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 3Washaway Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchToleratedSea 18°C in August
- 4Cobblers Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 5Lady Bay Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 6Obelisk Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchOfficialSea 18°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 Samurai Beach clothing optional?
Samurai Beach is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=designated). 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 Samurai Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are December to March. July averages 14°C (58°F) and January 24°C (75°F).
How warm is the water at Samurai Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 19°C (65°F) to 23°C (74°F) in February. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Samurai Beach?
The closest are Samurai Beach Camp Ground (0.4 km (0.2 mi)), Shelly Beach (62 km (39 mi)) and Washaway Beach (142 km (88 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=designated). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.