Nugal Beach
Nude beach in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia
Nugal Beach is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia. The sea is warmest in August at about 25°C (76°F) and coolest in February (13°C (55°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 24°C (75°F), and the best time to visit is June to August. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being St. Peter Lighthouse (2.6 km (1.6 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Nugal Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | 14°C | 93 mm |
| February | 4°C | 13°C | 87 mm |
| March | 7°C | 13°C | 80 mm |
| April | 11°C | 15°C | 68 mm |
| May | 15°C | 18°C | 57 mm |
| June (best) | 20°C | 22°C | 50 mm |
| July (best) | 24°C | 24°C | 28 mm |
| August (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 38 mm |
| September | 18°C | 23°C | 80 mm |
| October | 13°C | 21°C | 87 mm |
| November | 9°C | 19°C | 123 mm |
| December | 4°C | 16°C | 117 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: makarskabeaches.com
- Coordinates: 43.27934, 17.03384 · 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 Nugal Beach
- 1St. Peter Lighthouse nude beach · Split-Dalmatia · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 2Dračevac beach nude beach · Split-Dalmatia · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 3Garma nude beach · Split-Dalmatia · best June to SeptemberCustomarySea 25°C in August
- 4Cvitačka FKK nude beach · Split-Dalmatia · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 5Blaca beach nude beach · Split-Dalmatia · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 6Vruja nude beach · Split-Dalmatia · best June to SeptemberClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 7Grabov Rat beach nude beach · Split-Dalmatia · best June to AugustClothing optionalSea 25°C in August
- 8Kamp Nudist naturist campground · Split-Dalmatia · best July to AugustClothing optional
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 Nugal Beach clothing optional?
Nugal Beach is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to tportal.hr, 11 Aug 2022. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in Croatia before you go.
When is the best time to visit Nugal Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are June to August. July averages 24°C (74°F) and January 3°C (37°F).
How warm is the water at Nugal Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (55°F) to 25°C (76°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Nugal Beach?
The closest are St. Peter Lighthouse (2.6 km (1.6 mi)), Dračevac beach (3.7 km (2.3 mi)) and Garma (4.1 km (2.5 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against tportal.hr, 11 Aug 2022 (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q7068729 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.