White Rock Beach
Nude beach in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Ireland
White Rock Beach is a beach that is customarily clothing optional 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 Hawk Cliff Beach (0.9 km (0.6 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at White Rock 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: beaches.ie
- Bathing water profile: WHITE ROCK BEACH
- Coordinates: 53.26514, -6.10676 · 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 White Rock Beach
- 1Hawk Cliff Beach nude beach · Dún Laoghaire–RathdownToleratedSea 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 White Rock Beach clothing optional?
White Rock Beach is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to Irish Naturist Association: White Rock. 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 White Rock 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 White Rock 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 White Rock Beach?
The closest are Hawk Cliff Beach (0.9 km (0.6 mi)), Corballis Nudist Beach (22 km (13 mi)) and Morfa Dyffryn (141 km (88 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Irish Naturist Association: White Rock (naturist federation listing); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.