Balg
Nude beach in Friesland, Netherlands
Balg is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Friesland, Netherlands. The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C (65°F) and coolest in February (5°C (40°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 18°C (65°F). There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Oosterstrand (5.1 km (3.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Balg
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | 5°C | 87 mm |
| February | 4°C | 5°C | 68 mm |
| March | 5°C | 5°C | 58 mm |
| April | 8°C | 8°C | 41 mm |
| May | 12°C | 11°C | 58 mm |
| June | 15°C | 14°C | 67 mm |
| July | 18°C | 17°C | 82 mm |
| August | 18°C | 18°C | 91 mm |
| September | 16°C | 17°C | 72 mm |
| October | 12°C | 14°C | 80 mm |
| November | 8°C | 11°C | 80 mm |
| December | 5°C | 7°C | 88 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 53.51295, 6.35423 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Netherlands?
- 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 Balg
- 1Oosterstrand nude beach · FrieslandToleratedSea 18°C in August
- 2FKK-Gelände naturist park or area · Lower SaxonyClothing optional
- 3Naaktstrand Ameland nude beach · FrieslandClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 4Natuurhuis De Onlanden clothing-optional hotel · DrentheCustomary
- 5Hoornse Plas Naaktstrand nude beach · GroningenClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 6De Waterlelie naturist sauna or spa · GroningenClothing optional
- 7Naturistencamping De Mierenhoop naturist campground · DrentheClothing optional
- 8Naaktstrandje Groene Ster nude beach · FrieslandOfficialSea 18°C in August
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 Balg clothing optional?
Balg 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 Netherlands before you go.
How warm is the water at Balg?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 5°C (40°F) to 18°C (65°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Balg?
The closest are Oosterstrand (5.1 km (3.2 mi)), FKK-Gelände (26 km (16 mi)) and Naaktstrand Ameland (33 km (21 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.