Rocky Bay
Nude beach in Queensland, Australia
Rocky Bay is a clothing-optional beach in Queensland, Australia. The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C (84°F) and coolest in July (22°C (72°F)). Average air temperatures peak in February at 28°C (82°F), and the best time to visit is all year. There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Balding Bay (7.6 km (4.7 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Rocky Bay
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 184 mm |
| February (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 214 mm |
| March (best) | 27°C | 28°C | 143 mm |
| April (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 55 mm |
| May (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 33 mm |
| June (best) | 22°C | 23°C | 25 mm |
| July (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 22 mm |
| August (best) | 22°C | 23°C | 11 mm |
| September (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 13 mm |
| October (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 21 mm |
| November (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 39 mm |
| December (best) | 27°C | 28°C | 78 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: -19.17560, 146.84539 · 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 Rocky Bay
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 Rocky Bay clothing optional?
Rocky Bay is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). 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 Rocky Bay?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are all year. July averages 21°C (70°F) and January 28°C (82°F).
How warm is the water at Rocky Bay?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 22°C (72°F) to 29°C (84°F) in February. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Rocky Bay?
The closest are Balding Bay (7.6 km (4.7 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.