Tower Beach
Nude beach in British Columbia, Canada
Tower Beach is a beach where nudity is tolerated in British Columbia, Canada. The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C (64°F) and coolest in January (7°C (44°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 17°C (62°F). There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Wreck Beach (0.6 km (0.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Tower Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C | 7°C | 323 mm |
| February | 0°C | 7°C | 163 mm |
| March | 2°C | 8°C | 253 mm |
| April | 5°C | 10°C | 145 mm |
| May | 10°C | 13°C | 96 mm |
| June | 13°C | 15°C | 84 mm |
| July | 17°C | 17°C | 50 mm |
| August | 16°C | 18°C | 61 mm |
| September | 13°C | 15°C | 122 mm |
| October | 8°C | 12°C | 233 mm |
| November | 2°C | 9°C | 348 mm |
| December | -1°C | 8°C | 294 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 49.26704, -123.26349 · 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 Tower Beach
- 1Wreck Beach nude beach · British ColumbiaOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 2Acada Beach nude beach · British ColumbiaClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 3September Morn Beach nude beach · British ColumbiaClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 4Van Tan Club nudist resort · British Columbia · best July to AugustCustomary
- 5Brunswick Beach nude beach · British ColumbiaClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 6Crescent Beach nude beach · British ColumbiaCustomarySea 16°C in August
- 7Cresent Rock Beach nude beach · British ColumbiaClothing optionalSea 16°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 Tower Beach clothing optional?
Tower Beach is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). 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 Tower Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 7°C (44°F) to 18°C (64°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Tower Beach?
The closest are Wreck Beach (0.6 km (0.4 mi)), Acada Beach (1.9 km (1.2 mi)) and September Morn Beach (13 km (7.8 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.