Waitata Beach
Nude beach in Northland, New Zealand
Waitata Beach is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Northland, New Zealand. The sea is warmest in February at about 21°C (70°F) and coolest in August (16°C (60°F)). Average air temperatures peak in February at 21°C (69°F).
Weather and water temperature at Waitata Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C | 20°C | 74 mm |
| February | 21°C | 21°C | 73 mm |
| March | 20°C | 21°C | 95 mm |
| April | 18°C | 20°C | 80 mm |
| May | 16°C | 19°C | 109 mm |
| June | 14°C | 17°C | 122 mm |
| July | 13°C | 16°C | 139 mm |
| August | 13°C | 16°C | 122 mm |
| September | 14°C | 16°C | 89 mm |
| October | 15°C | 16°C | 68 mm |
| November | 16°C | 17°C | 67 mm |
| December | 19°C | 19°C | 71 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: -35.25529, 174.13139 · 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 Waitata Beach
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 Waitata Beach clothing optional?
Waitata Beach is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=designated). 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 Waitata Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 16°C (60°F) to 21°C (70°F) in February. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Waitata Beach?
The closest are Uretiti Beach (83 km (52 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=designated). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.