Pohutukawa Bay
Nude beach in Auckland, New Zealand
Pohutukawa Bay 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 21°C (69°F), and the best time to visit is February. There are 7 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Saint Leonards Beach (15 km (9.3 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Pohutukawa Bay
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C | 20°C | 55 mm |
| February (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 57 mm |
| March | 20°C | 21°C | 65 mm |
| April | 18°C | 19°C | 73 mm |
| May | 16°C | 18°C | 105 mm |
| June | 14°C | 16°C | 93 mm |
| July | 13°C | 14°C | 106 mm |
| August | 13°C | 14°C | 92 mm |
| September | 14°C | 14°C | 75 mm |
| October | 15°C | 15°C | 68 mm |
| November | 16°C | 17°C | 46 mm |
| December | 18°C | 19°C | 69 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: letsgetnaked.co.nz
- Coordinates: -36.66868, 174.74668 · 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 Pohutukawa Bay
- 1Saint Leonards Beach nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 2Ladies Bay Beach nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 3Auckland Outdoor Naturist Club naturist campground · AucklandClothing optional
- 4Little Palm Beach nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 5Auckland Sun Club naturist campground · AucklandClothing optional
- 6Little Onetangi nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 7Orpheus Bay nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 8Uretiti Beach nude beach · Northland · best FebruaryToleratedSea 15°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 Pohutukawa Bay clothing optional?
Pohutukawa 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.
When is the best time to visit Pohutukawa Bay?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are February. July averages 13°C (55°F) and January 20°C (68°F).
How warm is the water at Pohutukawa Bay?
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 Pohutukawa Bay?
The closest are Saint Leonards Beach (15 km (9.3 mi)), Ladies Bay Beach (22 km (14 mi)) and Auckland Outdoor Naturist Club (26 km (16 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q49323529 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.