Uretiti Beach
Nude beach in Northland, New Zealand
Uretiti Beach is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Northland, New Zealand. The sea is warmest in February at about 21°C (69°F) and coolest in August (15°C (59°F)). Average air temperatures peak in February at 21°C (70°F), and the best time to visit is February.
Weather and water temperature at Uretiti Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C | 20°C | 64 mm |
| February (best) | 21°C | 21°C | 58 mm |
| March | 20°C | 21°C | 72 mm |
| April | 18°C | 20°C | 72 mm |
| May | 16°C | 18°C | 102 mm |
| June | 14°C | 17°C | 94 mm |
| July | 12°C | 16°C | 113 mm |
| August | 13°C | 15°C | 98 mm |
| September | 13°C | 15°C | 72 mm |
| October | 15°C | 16°C | 61 mm |
| November | 16°C | 17°C | 47 mm |
| December | 19°C | 18°C | 65 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: -35.94879, 174.47262 · 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 Uretiti Beach
- 1Waitata Beach nude beach · NorthlandOfficialSea 16°C in August
- 2Pohutukawa Bay nude beach · Auckland · best FebruaryToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 3Saint Leonards Beach nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 4Auckland Outdoor Naturist Club naturist campground · AucklandClothing optional
- 5Little Palm Beach nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 6Ladies Bay Beach nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 7Little Onetangi nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 8Auckland Sun Club naturist campground · AucklandClothing optional
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 Uretiti Beach clothing optional?
Uretiti Beach is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to Free Beaches NZ: Uretiti Beach. 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.
When is the best time to visit Uretiti Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are February. July averages 12°C (54°F) and January 20°C (68°F).
How warm is the water at Uretiti Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 15°C (59°F) to 21°C (69°F) in February. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Uretiti Beach?
The closest are Waitata Beach (83 km (52 mi)), Pohutukawa Bay (84 km (52 mi)) and Saint Leonards Beach (99 km (61 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Free Beaches NZ: Uretiti Beach (naturist federation listing); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q85812455 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.