Bay Bok
Bay Bok is a clothing-optional beach in Lika-Senj, Croatia. The sea is warmest in August at about 24°C (75°F) and coolest in February (12°C (53°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 24°C (75°F), and the best time to visit is June to August. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Not classified" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Simuni (6 km (3.7 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Bay Bok
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | 13°C | 100 mm |
| February | 5°C | 12°C | 98 mm |
| March | 8°C | 12°C | 83 mm |
| April | 12°C | 14°C | 74 mm |
| May | 17°C | 17°C | 85 mm |
| June (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 59 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 48 mm |
| August (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 62 mm |
| September | 19°C | 22°C | 122 mm |
| October | 15°C | 19°C | 119 mm |
| November | 10°C | 17°C | 144 mm |
| December | 6°C | 15°C | 118 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: Sveti Duh
- Coordinates: 44.51846, 14.94851 · 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 Bay Bok
- 1Simuni nude beach · Lika-Senj · best June to AugustNaturist onlySea 25°C in August
- 2Plaža Edvina nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best June to AugustToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 3Plaža Valentina nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best June to AugustToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 4Plaža Ribon nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best June to AugustToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 5Plaža Mundanije nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best July to AugustToleratedSea 24°C in August
- 6FKK Frkanj nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best July to AugustOfficialSea 24°C in August
- 7FKK Kandarola nude beach · Primorje-Gorski · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 24°C in August
- 8Plaža Sabunike FKK nude beach · Zadar · best June to AugustOfficialSea 25°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 Bay Bok clothing optional?
Bay Bok 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 Croatia before you go.
When is the best time to visit Bay Bok?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to August. July averages 24°C (75°F) and January 5°C (40°F).
How warm is the water at Bay Bok?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 12°C (53°F) to 24°C (75°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Bay Bok?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (Sveti Duh) was rated "Not classified" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Bay Bok?
The closest are Simuni (6 km (3.7 mi)), Plaža Edvina (23 km (14 mi)) and Plaža Valentina (23 km (15 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.