Shefayim Beach
Shefayim Beach is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Central, Israel. The sea is warmest in August at about 28°C (83°F) and coolest in February (18°C (64°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 27°C (81°F), and the best time to visit is May to November. There are 2 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Apollonia Beach (2.7 km (1.7 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Shefayim Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | 19°C | 88 mm |
| February | 12°C | 18°C | 61 mm |
| March | 15°C | 18°C | 37 mm |
| April | 18°C | 19°C | 21 mm |
| May (best) | 22°C | 21°C | 5 mm |
| June (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 1 mm |
| July (best) | 27°C | 27°C | 1 mm |
| August (best) | 27°C | 28°C | 0 mm |
| September (best) | 26°C | 28°C | 2 mm |
| October (best) | 23°C | 26°C | 14 mm |
| November (best) | 18°C | 24°C | 46 mm |
| December | 14°C | 21°C | 83 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 32.21613, 34.81457 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Israel?
- 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 Shefayim Beach
- 1Apollonia Beach nude beach · Central · best May to NovemberToleratedSea 28°C in August
- 2Volcano Beach nude beach · Central · best May to NovemberToleratedSea 28°C in August
- 3Atlit Beach nude beach · Haifa · best May to NovemberToleratedSea 28°C in August
- 4Neve Midbar nude beach · West Bank · best May to OctoberOfficial
- 5Metsoke Dragot Beach nude beach · West Bank · best May to OctoberTolerated
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 Shefayim Beach clothing optional?
Shefayim Beach is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). 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 Israel before you go.
When is the best time to visit Shefayim Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are May to November. July averages 27°C (80°F) and January 11°C (53°F).
How warm is the water at Shefayim Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 18°C (64°F) to 28°C (83°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Shefayim Beach?
The closest are Apollonia Beach (2.7 km (1.7 mi)), Volcano Beach (3.7 km (2.3 mi)) and Atlit Beach (56 km (35 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.