Crescent Beach
Nude beach in British Columbia, Canada
Crescent Beach is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in British Columbia, Canada. The sea is warmest in August at about 16°C (61°F) and coolest in January (7°C (45°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 18°C (65°F). There are 7 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Cresent Rock Beach (2.1 km (1.3 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Crescent Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | 7°C | 194 mm |
| February | 5°C | 7°C | 102 mm |
| March | 7°C | 8°C | 142 mm |
| April | 9°C | 10°C | 87 mm |
| May | 13°C | 12°C | 60 mm |
| June | 15°C | 14°C | 46 mm |
| July | 18°C | 16°C | 26 mm |
| August | 18°C | 16°C | 33 mm |
| September | 15°C | 14°C | 70 mm |
| October | 11°C | 11°C | 140 mm |
| November | 7°C | 9°C | 206 mm |
| December | 4°C | 8°C | 177 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: surrey.ca
- Coordinates: 49.05238, -122.88395 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Canada?
- 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 Crescent Beach
- 1Cresent Rock Beach nude beach · British ColumbiaClothing optionalSea 16°C in August
- 2Barnston Bare Beach nude beach · British ColumbiaClothing optionalSea 16°C in August
- 3Van Tan Club nudist resort · British Columbia · best July to AugustCustomary
- 4Wreck Beach nude beach · British ColumbiaOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 5Acada Beach nude beach · British ColumbiaClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 6Tower Beach nude beach · British ColumbiaToleratedSea 18°C in August
- 7September Morn Beach nude beach · British ColumbiaClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 8Blackburn Dock nude beach · British ColumbiaClothing optionalSea 16°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 Crescent Beach clothing optional?
Crescent Beach is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to Peace Arch News: Bring in 2026 by baring it all at Polar Bare skinny dip in South Surrey. 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 Canada before you go.
How warm is the water at Crescent Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 7°C (45°F) to 16°C (61°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Crescent Beach?
The closest are Cresent Rock Beach (2.1 km (1.3 mi)), Barnston Bare Beach (22 km (14 mi)) and Van Tan Club (36 km (22 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Peace Arch News: Bring in 2026 by baring it all at Polar Bare skinny dip in South Surrey (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q5184327 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.