Hoornse Plas Naaktstrand
Nude beach in Groningen, Netherlands
Hoornse Plas Naaktstrand is a clothing-optional beach in Groningen, Netherlands. The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C (66°F) and coolest in February (4°C (39°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 18°C (64°F). EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Good" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Natuurhuis De Onlanden (2.9 km (1.8 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Hoornse Plas Naaktstrand
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C | 4°C | 78 mm |
| February | 3°C | 4°C | 62 mm |
| March | 5°C | 5°C | 55 mm |
| April | 9°C | 8°C | 40 mm |
| May | 13°C | 12°C | 60 mm |
| June | 16°C | 15°C | 65 mm |
| July | 18°C | 18°C | 81 mm |
| August | 18°C | 19°C | 85 mm |
| September | 15°C | 17°C | 65 mm |
| October | 11°C | 13°C | 70 mm |
| November | 7°C | 9°C | 71 mm |
| December | 4°C | 6°C | 78 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: HOORNSEPLAS, GRONINGEN
- Coordinates: 53.17534, 6.55244 · 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 Hoornse Plas Naaktstrand
- 1Natuurhuis De Onlanden clothing-optional hotel · DrentheCustomary
- 2Naturistencamping De Mierenhoop naturist campground · DrentheClothing optional
- 3De Waterlelie naturist sauna or spa · GroningenClothing optional
- 4ONS Kantelhuis naturist campground · DrentheTolerated
- 5Naturistenterrein Kuinderloo naturist campground · FrieslandOfficial
- 6Camping Dwingelderhof naturist campground · DrentheOfficial
- 7De Appelhof naturist campground · FrieslandClothing optional
- 8Balg nude beach · FrieslandToleratedSea 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 Hoornse Plas Naaktstrand clothing optional?
Hoornse Plas Naaktstrand is listed as "clothing optional" according to NFN (Naturisten Federatie Nederland): jaaroverzicht 2022, Strandborden. 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 Netherlands before you go.
How warm is the water at Hoornse Plas Naaktstrand?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 4°C (39°F) to 19°C (66°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Hoornse Plas Naaktstrand?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (HOORNSEPLAS, GRONINGEN) was rated "Good" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Hoornse Plas Naaktstrand?
The closest are Natuurhuis De Onlanden (2.9 km (1.8 mi)), Naturistencamping De Mierenhoop (7.6 km (4.7 mi)) and De Waterlelie (16 km (9.7 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against NFN (Naturisten Federatie Nederland): jaaroverzicht 2022, Strandborden (naturist federation listing); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.