Atlit Beach
Atlit Beach is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Haifa, 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.
Weather and water temperature at Atlit Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 19°C | 117 mm |
| February | 13°C | 18°C | 88 mm |
| March | 15°C | 18°C | 46 mm |
| April | 18°C | 19°C | 23 mm |
| May (best) | 22°C | 21°C | 7 mm |
| June (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 1 mm |
| July (best) | 27°C | 27°C | 1 mm |
| August (best) | 27°C | 28°C | 1 mm |
| September (best) | 26°C | 28°C | 2 mm |
| October (best) | 24°C | 26°C | 18 mm |
| November (best) | 19°C | 24°C | 57 mm |
| December | 15°C | 21°C | 104 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 32.70831, 34.94094 · 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 Atlit Beach
- 1Volcano Beach nude beach · Central · best May to NovemberToleratedSea 28°C in August
- 2Shefayim Beach nude beach · Central · best May to NovemberToleratedSea 28°C in August
- 3Apollonia Beach nude beach · Central · 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 Atlit Beach clothing optional?
Atlit 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 Atlit 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 13°C (55°F).
How warm is the water at Atlit 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 Atlit Beach?
The closest are Volcano Beach (52 km (32 mi)), Shefayim Beach (56 km (35 mi)) and Apollonia Beach (59 km (36 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.