Barra Seca
Nude beach in Espírito Santo, Brazil
Barra Seca is a clothing-optional beach in Espírito Santo, Brazil. The sea is warmest in March at about 27°C (81°F) and coolest in August (24°C (75°F)). Average air temperatures peak in February at 27°C (80°F), and the best time to visit is all year.
Weather and water temperature at Barra Seca
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 122 mm |
| February (best) | 27°C | 27°C | 94 mm |
| March (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 126 mm |
| April (best) | 25°C | 27°C | 99 mm |
| May (best) | 24°C | 26°C | 73 mm |
| June (best) | 23°C | 25°C | 57 mm |
| July (best) | 22°C | 24°C | 57 mm |
| August (best) | 22°C | 24°C | 54 mm |
| September (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 47 mm |
| October (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 105 mm |
| November (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 194 mm |
| December (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 165 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: -19.12136, -39.71678 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Brazil?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Frequently asked questions
Is Barra Seca clothing optional?
Barra Seca is listed as "clothing optional" according to Federação Brasileira de Naturismo: Praia Barra Seca. 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 Brazil before you go.
When is the best time to visit Barra Seca?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are all year. July averages 22°C (72°F) and January 26°C (79°F).
How warm is the water at Barra Seca?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 24°C (75°F) to 27°C (81°F) in March. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Federação Brasileira de Naturismo: Praia Barra Seca (naturist federation listing); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q4863140 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.