Hawk Cliff Beach
Nude beach in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Ireland · also known as Vico Baths (Hawk Cliff)
Hawk Cliff Beach is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Ireland. The sea is warmest in August at about 15°C (59°F) and coolest in March (8°C (46°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 15°C (59°F). EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 2 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being White Rock Beach (0.9 km (0.6 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Hawk Cliff Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 9°C | 86 mm |
| February | 6°C | 8°C | 70 mm |
| March | 6°C | 8°C | 70 mm |
| April | 8°C | 9°C | 61 mm |
| May | 11°C | 11°C | 67 mm |
| June | 14°C | 13°C | 76 mm |
| July | 15°C | 15°C | 80 mm |
| August | 15°C | 15°C | 91 mm |
| September | 14°C | 15°C | 76 mm |
| October | 11°C | 13°C | 102 mm |
| November | 8°C | 12°C | 106 mm |
| December | 7°C | 11°C | 97 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: breakingnews.ie
- Bathing water profile: WHITE ROCK BEACH
- Coordinates: 53.27005, -6.09602 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Ireland?
- 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 Hawk Cliff Beach
- 1White Rock Beach nude beach · Dún Laoghaire–RathdownCustomarySea 15°C in August
- 2Corballis Nudist Beach nude beach · FingalClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 3Morfa Dyffryn naturist park or area · GwyneddOfficial
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 Hawk Cliff Beach clothing optional?
Hawk Cliff Beach is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to RTÉ News: Locals sign petition over nude bathing signs in Dalkey (12 Aug 2018). 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 Ireland before you go.
How warm is the water at Hawk Cliff Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 8°C (46°F) to 15°C (59°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Hawk Cliff Beach?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (WHITE ROCK BEACH) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Hawk Cliff Beach?
The closest are White Rock Beach (0.9 km (0.6 mi)), Corballis Nudist Beach (21 km (13 mi)) and Morfa Dyffryn (141 km (87 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against RTÉ News: Locals sign petition over nude bathing signs in Dalkey (12 Aug 2018) (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.