Sunnyside North Beach
Sunnyside North Beach is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Victoria, Australia. The sea is warmest in February at about 21°C (69°F) and coolest in August (11°C (52°F)). Average air temperatures peak in January at 20°C (68°F).
Weather and water temperature at Sunnyside North Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C | 20°C | 45 mm |
| February | 20°C | 21°C | 49 mm |
| March | 19°C | 20°C | 46 mm |
| April | 16°C | 18°C | 61 mm |
| May | 13°C | 15°C | 60 mm |
| June | 10°C | 13°C | 64 mm |
| July | 10°C | 12°C | 64 mm |
| August | 10°C | 11°C | 70 mm |
| September | 12°C | 12°C | 61 mm |
| October | 14°C | 14°C | 61 mm |
| November | 16°C | 17°C | 74 mm |
| December | 18°C | 18°C | 60 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: -38.19670, 145.06600 · 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 Sunnyside North Beach
- 1Point Impossible Beach nude beach · VictoriaOfficialSea 13°C in August
- 2Southside Beach nude beach · VictoriaOfficialSea 13°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 Sunnyside North Beach clothing optional?
Sunnyside North Beach is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to Mornington Peninsula News: Wraps stay off at the beach. 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 Sunnyside North Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 11°C (52°F) to 21°C (69°F) in February. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Sunnyside North Beach?
The closest are Point Impossible Beach (63 km (39 mi)) and Southside Beach (72 km (45 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Mornington Peninsula News: Wraps stay off at the beach (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q16900911 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.