Naaktstrand
Nude beach in Zeeland, Netherlands
Naaktstrand is a clothing-optional beach in Zeeland, Netherlands. The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C (67°F) and coolest in February (6°C (42°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July 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 N.F.N. Het Zwarte Gat (1.3 km (0.8 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Naaktstrand
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | 6°C | 73 mm |
| February | 4°C | 6°C | 62 mm |
| March | 6°C | 6°C | 55 mm |
| April | 9°C | 9°C | 37 mm |
| May | 13°C | 12°C | 55 mm |
| June | 16°C | 16°C | 61 mm |
| July | 18°C | 18°C | 76 mm |
| August | 18°C | 19°C | 84 mm |
| September | 16°C | 18°C | 64 mm |
| October | 12°C | 15°C | 75 mm |
| November | 8°C | 11°C | 79 mm |
| December | 5°C | 8°C | 84 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: BRESKENS NIEUWESLUIS BADSTRAND
- Coordinates: 51.40268, 3.49775 · 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 Naaktstrand
- 1N.F.N. Het Zwarte Gat naturist campground · ZeelandClothing optional
- 2De Schoone Waardin naturist campground · ZeelandNaturist only
- 3Naaktstrand Domburg nude beach · ZeelandOfficialSea 19°C in August
- 4Naturistische Boomgaardcamping Hermitage nudist resort · ZeelandOfficial
- 5Nudist Beach Oranjezon nude beach · ZeelandClothing optionalSea 19°C in August
- 6Naaktstrand naturist park or area · ZeelandClothing optional
- 7Nudist beach nude beach · ZeelandNaturist onlySea 19°C in August
- 8Naaktstrand Bredene nude beach · West FlandersOfficialSea 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 Naaktstrand clothing optional?
Naaktstrand 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 Naaktstrand?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 6°C (42°F) to 19°C (67°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Naaktstrand?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (BRESKENS NIEUWESLUIS BADSTRAND) was rated "Good" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Naaktstrand?
The closest are N.F.N. Het Zwarte Gat (1.3 km (0.8 mi)), De Schoone Waardin (10 km (6.3 mi)) and Naaktstrand Domburg (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.