Smaills Beach
Nude beach in Otago, New Zealand
Smaills Beach is a well-known naturist beach in Otago, New Zealand. The sea is warmest in February at about 14°C (58°F) and coolest in August (10°C (49°F)). Average air temperatures peak in February at 14°C (57°F). There are 6 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Boulder Beach (4.2 km (2.6 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Smaills Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C | 14°C | 69 mm |
| February | 14°C | 14°C | 61 mm |
| March | 13°C | 14°C | 54 mm |
| April | 12°C | 13°C | 56 mm |
| May | 10°C | 12°C | 69 mm |
| June | 8°C | 11°C | 55 mm |
| July | 8°C | 10°C | 46 mm |
| August | 8°C | 10°C | 43 mm |
| September | 9°C | 10°C | 46 mm |
| October | 10°C | 11°C | 60 mm |
| November | 11°C | 12°C | 63 mm |
| December | 13°C | 13°C | 66 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: -45.90700, 170.56100 · 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 Smaills Beach
- 1Boulder Beach nude beach · OtagoListedSea 10°C in August
- 2Sandfly Bay naturist park or area · OtagoListed
- 3Allans Beach nude beach · OtagoListedSea 10°C in August
- 4Victory Beach nude beach · OtagoListedSea 10°C in August
- 5Whareakeake nude beach · OtagoListedSea 10°C in August
- 6Mapoutahi naturist park or area · OtagoListed
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 Smaills Beach clothing optional?
Smaills Beach is listed as "known naturist place" according to Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. 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 Smaills Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 10°C (49°F) to 14°C (58°F) in February. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Smaills Beach?
The closest are Boulder Beach (4.2 km (2.6 mi)), Sandfly Bay (6.5 km (4 mi)) and Allans Beach (11 km (6.6 mi)).
Sources
Status from Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q49324797 · All data sources and licenses.