Washaway Beach
Nude beach in New South Wales, Australia
Washaway Beach is a beach where nudity is tolerated in New South Wales, Australia. The sea is warmest in February at about 23°C (74°F) and coolest in August (18°C (65°F)). Average air temperatures peak in January at 23°C (73°F), and the best time to visit is December to March. There are 7 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Cobblers Beach (1.2 km (0.7 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Washaway Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 83 mm |
| February (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 133 mm |
| March (best) | 22°C | 23°C | 104 mm |
| April | 20°C | 22°C | 73 mm |
| May | 17°C | 21°C | 54 mm |
| June | 15°C | 20°C | 87 mm |
| July | 14°C | 19°C | 44 mm |
| August | 15°C | 18°C | 46 mm |
| September | 17°C | 18°C | 43 mm |
| October | 18°C | 19°C | 64 mm |
| November | 20°C | 20°C | 83 mm |
| December (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 72 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: -33.81519, 151.26337 · 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 Washaway Beach
- 1Cobblers Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 2Obelisk Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 3Lady Bay Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 4Little Congwong Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchProhibitedSea 18°C in August
- 5Little Jibbon Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 6Royal National Park naturist park or area · New South WalesOfficial
- 7Werrong Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 8Samurai Beach nude beach · New South Wales · best December to MarchOfficialSea 19°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 Washaway Beach clothing optional?
Washaway Beach is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). 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 Washaway Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are December to March. July averages 14°C (57°F) and January 23°C (73°F).
How warm is the water at Washaway Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 18°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 Washaway Beach?
The closest are Cobblers Beach (1.2 km (0.7 mi)), Obelisk Beach (1.6 km (1 mi)) and Lady Bay Beach (2.7 km (1.7 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.