Nudist beach
Nude beach in South Holland, Netherlands
Nudist beach is a clothing-optional beach in South Holland, Netherlands. The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C (66°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 "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Rockanje Naaktstrand (6.8 km (4.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Nudist beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | 7°C | 80 mm |
| February | 5°C | 6°C | 67 mm |
| March | 6°C | 6°C | 57 mm |
| April | 9°C | 9°C | 38 mm |
| May | 12°C | 12°C | 54 mm |
| June | 15°C | 15°C | 59 mm |
| July | 18°C | 17°C | 75 mm |
| August | 18°C | 19°C | 87 mm |
| September | 16°C | 18°C | 72 mm |
| October | 13°C | 15°C | 87 mm |
| November | 10°C | 12°C | 89 mm |
| December | 7°C | 9°C | 91 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: TWEEDE MAASVLAKTE
- Coordinates: 51.93374, 3.97597 · 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 Nudist beach
- 1Rockanje Naaktstrand nude beach · South HollandOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 2Hoek van Holland Nudist beach nude beach · South HollandClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 3Camping Brongaard naturist campground · South HollandOfficial
- 4Naturist Beach Westduinpark nude beach · South HollandClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 5Naturisten Camping Abtswoudse Hoeve naturist campground · South HollandClothing optional
- 6Smallegange's Dijk naturist campground · ZeelandClothing optional
- 7Nudist beach nude beach · ZeelandNaturist onlySea 19°C in August
- 8Strand Kralingse Plas nude beach · South HollandClothing optionalSea 19°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 Nudist beach clothing optional?
Nudist beach is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). 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 Nudist beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 6°C (42°F) to 19°C (66°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Nudist beach?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (TWEEDE MAASVLAKTE) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Nudist beach?
The closest are Rockanje Naaktstrand (6.8 km (4.2 mi)), Hoek van Holland Nudist beach (12 km (7.7 mi)) and Camping Brongaard (18 km (11 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.