Cava Beach
Nude beach in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia · also known as FKK
Cava Beach is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia. The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C (78°F) and coolest in February (14°C (57°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 26°C (79°F), and the best time to visit is June to September. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Lokrum (6.3 km (3.9 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Cava Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 14°C | 143 mm |
| February | 10°C | 14°C | 141 mm |
| March | 12°C | 14°C | 123 mm |
| April | 14°C | 15°C | 91 mm |
| May | 18°C | 19°C | 75 mm |
| June (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 58 mm |
| July (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 35 mm |
| August (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 38 mm |
| September (best) | 22°C | 24°C | 103 mm |
| October | 18°C | 21°C | 123 mm |
| November | 15°C | 19°C | 161 mm |
| December | 11°C | 16°C | 159 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: Cava - Babin Kuk
- Coordinates: 42.66345, 18.05949 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Croatia?
- 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 Cava Beach
- 1Lokrum naturist park or area · Dubrovnik-Neretva · best July to AugustListed
- 2Nudist beach Beterina nude beach · Dubrovnik-Neretva · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 3Supetar nude beach · Dubrovnik-Neretva · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 4Tiha nudist nude beach · Dubrovnik-Neretva · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 5Iza Ponte nudist nude beach · Dubrovnik-Neretva · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 6Južna Plaža nudist nude beach · Dubrovnik-Neretva · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 26°C in August
- 7Camp Full Monte naturist campground · Herceg Novi · best July to AugustTolerated
- 8Prevlaka beach nude beach · Herceg Novi · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 26°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 Cava Beach clothing optional?
Cava Beach is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=customary). 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 Croatia before you go.
When is the best time to visit Cava Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to September. July averages 25°C (78°F) and January 9°C (49°F).
How warm is the water at Cava Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 14°C (57°F) to 26°C (78°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Cava Beach?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (Cava - Babin Kuk) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Cava Beach?
The closest are Lokrum (6.3 km (3.9 mi)), Nudist beach Beterina (14 km (8.5 mi)) and Supetar (14 km (8.6 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=customary). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q12639826 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.