Orpheus Bay
Nude beach in Auckland, New Zealand
Orpheus Bay is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Auckland, New Zealand. The sea is warmest in February at about 21°C (69°F) and coolest in August (14°C (57°F)). Average air temperatures peak in February at 20°C (69°F). There are 6 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Auckland Sun Club (9.9 km (6.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Orpheus Bay
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C | 20°C | 68 mm |
| February | 20°C | 21°C | 67 mm |
| March | 19°C | 20°C | 77 mm |
| April | 18°C | 19°C | 88 mm |
| May | 16°C | 17°C | 127 mm |
| June | 14°C | 16°C | 125 mm |
| July | 13°C | 14°C | 129 mm |
| August | 13°C | 14°C | 123 mm |
| September | 14°C | 14°C | 103 mm |
| October | 15°C | 15°C | 89 mm |
| November | 16°C | 17°C | 67 mm |
| December | 18°C | 19°C | 86 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: -37.00955, 174.57854 · 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 Orpheus Bay
- 1Auckland Sun Club naturist campground · AucklandClothing optional
- 2Auckland Outdoor Naturist Club naturist campground · AucklandClothing optional
- 3Saint Leonards Beach nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 4Ladies Bay Beach nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 5Pohutukawa Bay nude beach · Auckland · best FebruaryToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 6Little Palm Beach nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 7Little Onetangi 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 Orpheus Bay clothing optional?
Orpheus Bay 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 Orpheus Bay?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 14°C (57°F) to 21°C (69°F) in February. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Orpheus Bay?
The closest are Auckland Sun Club (9.9 km (6.2 mi)), Auckland Outdoor Naturist Club (15 km (9.5 mi)) and Saint Leonards Beach (30 km (19 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.