Pāpāmoa Beach
Nude beach in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Pāpāmoa Beach is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. The sea is warmest in February at about 21°C (70°F) and coolest in August (15°C (58°F)). Average air temperatures peak in February at 20°C (68°F).
Weather and water temperature at Pāpāmoa Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C | 20°C | 70 mm |
| February | 20°C | 21°C | 78 mm |
| March | 19°C | 21°C | 84 mm |
| April | 17°C | 19°C | 107 mm |
| May | 15°C | 18°C | 110 mm |
| June | 13°C | 16°C | 123 mm |
| July | 12°C | 15°C | 124 mm |
| August | 12°C | 15°C | 112 mm |
| September | 13°C | 15°C | 94 mm |
| October | 14°C | 15°C | 84 mm |
| November | 16°C | 17°C | 60 mm |
| December | 18°C | 18°C | 102 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: -37.71000, 176.31500 · 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 Pāpāmoa Beach
- 1Ōpoutere Beach nude beach · WaikatoToleratedSea 15°C in August
- 2Kaueranga 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 Pāpāmoa Beach clothing optional?
Pāpāmoa Beach is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to Bay of Plenty Times / NZ Herald: Pāpāmoa Beach nude bathing - 12 complaints. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in New Zealand before you go.
How warm is the water at Pāpāmoa Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 15°C (58°F) to 21°C (70°F) in February. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Pāpāmoa Beach?
The closest are Ōpoutere Beach (79 km (49 mi)) and Kaueranga Valley (89 km (55 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Bay of Plenty Times / NZ Herald: Pāpāmoa Beach nude bathing - 12 complaints (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q2050563 · All data sources and licenses.