Naturist Swimming and Sunbathing
Nude beach in British Columbia, Canada
Naturist Swimming and Sunbathing is a clothing-optional beach in British Columbia, Canada. The sea is warmest in August at about 12°C (54°F) and coolest in January (8°C (46°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 16°C (62°F). There are 2 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Sol Sante Club (24 km (15 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Naturist Swimming and Sunbathing
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | 8°C | 189 mm |
| February | 4°C | 8°C | 103 mm |
| March | 6°C | 8°C | 138 mm |
| April | 8°C | 9°C | 87 mm |
| May | 11°C | 10°C | 58 mm |
| June | 13°C | 11°C | 46 mm |
| July | 16°C | 12°C | 27 mm |
| August | 16°C | 12°C | 35 mm |
| September | 14°C | 11°C | 64 mm |
| October | 10°C | 10°C | 135 mm |
| November | 6°C | 9°C | 193 mm |
| December | 4°C | 9°C | 175 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 48.47622, -123.46645 · 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 Naturist Swimming and Sunbathing
- 1Sol Sante Club naturist campground · British ColumbiaCustomary
- 2Blackburn Dock nude beach · British ColumbiaClothing optionalSea 16°C in August
- 3Cresent Rock Beach nude beach · British ColumbiaClothing optionalSea 16°C in August
- 4Crescent Beach nude beach · British ColumbiaCustomarySea 16°C in August
- 5Wreck Beach nude beach · British ColumbiaOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 6Tower Beach nude beach · British ColumbiaToleratedSea 18°C in August
- 7Acada Beach nude beach · British ColumbiaClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 8Barnston Bare Beach 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 Naturist Swimming and Sunbathing clothing optional?
Naturist Swimming and Sunbathing 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 Naturist Swimming and Sunbathing?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 8°C (46°F) to 12°C (54°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Naturist Swimming and Sunbathing?
The closest are Sol Sante Club (24 km (15 mi)), Blackburn Dock (38 km (24 mi)) and Cresent Rock Beach (76 km (47 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.