Ladies Bay Beach
Nude beach in Auckland, New Zealand
Ladies Bay Beach is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Auckland, New Zealand. The sea is warmest in February at about 21°C (70°F) and coolest in August (14°C (57°F)). Average air temperatures peak in February at 20°C (69°F). There are 7 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Saint Leonards Beach (8.3 km (5.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Ladies Bay Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C | 20°C | 58 mm |
| February | 20°C | 21°C | 64 mm |
| March | 19°C | 21°C | 72 mm |
| April | 17°C | 19°C | 83 mm |
| May | 15°C | 18°C | 118 mm |
| June | 13°C | 16°C | 106 mm |
| July | 11°C | 14°C | 115 mm |
| August | 12°C | 14°C | 100 mm |
| September | 13°C | 14°C | 86 mm |
| October | 14°C | 15°C | 80 mm |
| November | 16°C | 17°C | 52 mm |
| December | 18°C | 19°C | 81 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: -36.84399, 174.86335 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in New Zealand?
- 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 Ladies Bay Beach
- 1Saint Leonards Beach nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 2Little Palm Beach nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 3Little Onetangi nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 4Pohutukawa Bay nude beach · Auckland · best FebruaryToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 5Auckland Outdoor Naturist Club naturist campground · AucklandClothing optional
- 6Auckland Sun Club naturist campground · AucklandClothing optional
- 7Orpheus Bay nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 8Kaueranga Valley nude beach · WaikatoToleratedSea 13°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 Ladies Bay Beach clothing optional?
Ladies Bay Beach 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 New Zealand before you go.
How warm is the water at Ladies Bay Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 14°C (57°F) to 21°C (70°F) in February. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Ladies Bay Beach?
The closest are Saint Leonards Beach (8.3 km (5.2 mi)), Little Palm Beach (17 km (11 mi)) and Little Onetangi (19 km (12 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.