Strand van Callantsoog
Nude beach in North Holland, Netherlands
Strand van Callantsoog is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in North Holland, Netherlands. The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C (65°F) and coolest in February (6°C (42°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 18°C (65°F). EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Good" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being De Groote Keijns (6.9 km (4.3 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Strand van Callantsoog
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | 6°C | 78 mm |
| February | 4°C | 6°C | 64 mm |
| March | 6°C | 6°C | 52 mm |
| April | 9°C | 8°C | 40 mm |
| May | 12°C | 11°C | 56 mm |
| June | 15°C | 15°C | 64 mm |
| July | 18°C | 17°C | 81 mm |
| August | 18°C | 19°C | 94 mm |
| September | 16°C | 17°C | 72 mm |
| October | 12°C | 15°C | 83 mm |
| November | 9°C | 11°C | 80 mm |
| December | 6°C | 8°C | 83 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: callantsoog-info.nl
- Bathing water profile: CALLANTSOOG
- Coordinates: 52.83183, 4.68824 · 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 Strand van Callantsoog
- 1De Groote Keijns naturist campground · North HollandClothing optional
- 2Nude Beach - Schoorl aan Zee nude beach · North HollandClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 3Zwembaai 4 nude beach · North HollandClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 4Naaktstrand Geestmerambacht nude beach · North HollandClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 5Naturistenstrand Bergen/Schoorl nude beach · North HollandClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 6Nude Beach -Bergen aan Zee nude beach · North HollandClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 7Naaktstrand Den Hoorn nude beach · North HollandOfficialSea 18°C in August
- 8Loodsmansduin naturist campground · North HollandTolerated
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 Strand van Callantsoog clothing optional?
Strand van Callantsoog is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to Gemeente Schagen: Algemene plaatselijke verordening Schagen 2026, artikel 2:88 Ongeklede recreatie. 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 Strand van Callantsoog?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 6°C (42°F) to 19°C (65°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Strand van Callantsoog?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (CALLANTSOOG) was rated "Good" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Strand van Callantsoog?
The closest are De Groote Keijns (6.9 km (4.3 mi)), Nude Beach - Schoorl aan Zee (16 km (9.8 mi)) and Zwembaai 4 (17 km (11 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Gemeente Schagen: Algemene plaatselijke verordening Schagen 2026, artikel 2:88 Ongeklede recreatie (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.