Cresent Rock Beach
Nude beach in British Columbia, Canada
Cresent Rock Beach is a clothing-optional beach in British Columbia, Canada. The sea is warmest in August at about 16°C (60°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 Crescent Beach (2.1 km (1.3 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Cresent Rock 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 | 9°C | 87 mm |
| May | 13°C | 12°C | 60 mm |
| June | 15°C | 14°C | 46 mm |
| July | 18°C | 15°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
- Coordinates: 49.03427, -122.87767 · 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 Cresent Rock Beach
- 1Crescent Beach nude beach · British ColumbiaCustomarySea 16°C in August
- 2Barnston Bare Beach nude beach · British ColumbiaClothing optionalSea 16°C in August
- 3Wreck Beach nude beach · British ColumbiaOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 4Van Tan Club nudist resort · British Columbia · best July to AugustCustomary
- 5Tower Beach nude beach · British ColumbiaToleratedSea 18°C in August
- 6Acada Beach nude beach · British ColumbiaClothing optionalSea 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 Cresent Rock Beach clothing optional?
Cresent Rock Beach is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in Canada before you go.
How warm is the water at Cresent Rock Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 7°C (45°F) to 16°C (60°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Cresent Rock Beach?
The closest are Crescent Beach (2.1 km (1.3 mi)), Barnston Bare Beach (23 km (14 mi)) and Wreck Beach (38 km (23 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.