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Little Palm Beach

Little Palm 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 Little Onetangi (2.5 km (1.6 mi)).

Status

Tolerated

Not yet verified

Best time

n/a

Climate-based

Warmest sea

February

Weather and water temperature at Little Palm Beach

Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).

Air Sea Best months

August air

12°C

Sea

14°C

Rain

100 mm

Monthly averages
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	15°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: -36.77966, 175.04004 · 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 Little Palm Beach

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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 Little Palm Beach clothing optional?

Little Palm 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 Little Palm 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 Little Palm Beach?

The closest are Little Onetangi (2.5 km (1.6 mi)), Ladies Bay Beach (17 km (11 mi)) and Saint Leonards Beach (23 km (14 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.