Southside Beach
Nude beach in Victoria, Australia · also known as Southside Clothing Optional (nudist) Beach
Southside Beach is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Victoria, Australia. The sea is warmest in February at about 19°C (66°F) and coolest in August (13°C (55°F)). Average air temperatures peak in February at 18°C (65°F). There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Point Impossible Beach (11 km (6.6 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Southside Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C | 18°C | 49 mm |
| February | 18°C | 19°C | 44 mm |
| March | 18°C | 19°C | 43 mm |
| April | 16°C | 17°C | 64 mm |
| May | 14°C | 16°C | 66 mm |
| June | 12°C | 14°C | 77 mm |
| July | 11°C | 13°C | 79 mm |
| August | 11°C | 13°C | 86 mm |
| September | 12°C | 13°C | 71 mm |
| October | 13°C | 14°C | 64 mm |
| November | 15°C | 15°C | 68 mm |
| December | 17°C | 17°C | 53 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: -38.37485, 144.27151 · 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 Southside Beach
- 1Point Impossible Beach nude beach · VictoriaOfficialSea 13°C in August
- 2Sunnyside North Beach nude beach · VictoriaOfficialSea 11°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 Southside Beach clothing optional?
Southside Beach is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to Surf Coast Shire: Nude beaches. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in Australia before you go.
How warm is the water at Southside Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (55°F) to 19°C (66°F) in February. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Southside Beach?
The closest are Point Impossible Beach (11 km (6.6 mi)) and Sunnyside North Beach (72 km (45 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Surf Coast Shire: Nude beaches (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q7571048 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.