Mole Beach
Nude beach in Santa Catarina, Brazil
Mole Beach is a former clothing-optional beach where nudity is now prohibited in Santa Catarina, Brazil. The sea is warmest in February at about 26°C (78°F) and coolest in August (18°C (64°F)). Average air temperatures peak in February at 26°C (78°F), and the best time to visit is November to April. There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Praia de Pedras Altas (28 km (17 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Mole Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 175 mm |
| February (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 147 mm |
| March (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 140 mm |
| April (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 102 mm |
| May | 21°C | 22°C | 113 mm |
| June | 19°C | 20°C | 90 mm |
| July | 18°C | 18°C | 97 mm |
| August | 18°C | 18°C | 87 mm |
| September | 19°C | 19°C | 130 mm |
| October | 21°C | 21°C | 120 mm |
| November (best) | 22°C | 22°C | 114 mm |
| December (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 126 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: -27.60251, -48.43280 · 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.
Naturist places near Mole Beach
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 Mole Beach clothing optional?
Mole Beach is listed as "nudity prohibited" according to NSC Total: Entenda por que a prática do nudismo não é permitida na Praia da Galheta. 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 Mole Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are November to April. July averages 18°C (64°F) and January 25°C (77°F).
How warm is the water at Mole Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 18°C (64°F) to 26°C (78°F) in February. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Mole Beach?
The closest are Praia de Pedras Altas (28 km (17 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against NSC Total: Entenda por que a prática do nudismo não é permitida na Praia da Galheta (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q720267 · All data sources and licenses.