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Praia de Pedras Altas

Nude beach in Santa Catarina, Brazil

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Praia de Pedras Altas is a clothing-optional beach 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 24°C (75°F), and the best time to visit is December to April. There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Mole Beach (28 km (17 mi)).

Status
Clothing optional
Verified Oct 2026
Best time
December to April
Climate-based
Warmest sea
Sea 26°C
February

Weather and water temperature at Praia de Pedras Altas

Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).

Air Sea Best months
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
August air
16°C
Sea
18°C
Rain
93 mm
Monthly averages
MonthAirSeaRain
January (best)24°C25°C202 mm
February (best)24°C26°C158 mm
March (best)23°C25°C147 mm
April (best)21°C24°C107 mm
May18°C22°C131 mm
June16°C19°C87 mm
July15°C18°C100 mm
August16°C18°C93 mm
September17°C19°C144 mm
October19°C20°C138 mm
November21°C22°C133 mm
December (best)23°C24°C152 mm

Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.

Visiting

Naturist places near Praia de Pedras Altas

  1. 1Mole Beach nude beach · Santa Catarina · best November to AprilProhibitedSea 18°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 Praia de Pedras Altas clothing optional?

Praia de Pedras Altas is listed as "clothing optional" according to Federação Brasileira de Naturismo: Praia de Pedras Altas. 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 Praia de Pedras Altas?

Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are December to April. July averages 15°C (59°F) and January 24°C (75°F).

How warm is the water at Praia de Pedras Altas?

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 Praia de Pedras Altas?

The closest are Mole Beach (28 km (17 mi)).

Sources

Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Federação Brasileira de Naturismo: Praia de Pedras Altas (naturist federation listing); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q10352846 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.