Ōpoutere Beach
Nude beach in Waikato, New Zealand
Ōpoutere Beach is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Waikato, New Zealand. The sea is warmest in February at about 21°C (70°F) and coolest in August (15°C (59°F)). Average air temperatures peak in February at 20°C (68°F). There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Kaueranga Valley (25 km (15 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Ōpoutere Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C | 20°C | 60 mm |
| February | 20°C | 21°C | 70 mm |
| March | 19°C | 21°C | 76 mm |
| April | 17°C | 20°C | 89 mm |
| May | 15°C | 18°C | 112 mm |
| June | 13°C | 17°C | 111 mm |
| July | 11°C | 16°C | 116 mm |
| August | 12°C | 15°C | 102 mm |
| September | 13°C | 15°C | 88 mm |
| October | 14°C | 16°C | 78 mm |
| November | 16°C | 17°C | 52 mm |
| December | 18°C | 19°C | 87 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: -37.08129, 175.88906 · 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 Ōpoutere Beach
- 1Kaueranga Valley nude beach · WaikatoToleratedSea 13°C in August
- 2Pāpāmoa Beach nude beach · Bay of PlentyToleratedSea 15°C in August
- 3Little Onetangi nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 4Little Palm Beach nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 5Ladies Bay Beach nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 6Saint Leonards Beach nude beach · AucklandToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 7Pohutukawa Bay nude beach · Auckland · best FebruaryToleratedSea 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 Ōpoutere Beach clothing optional?
Ōpoutere Beach 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.
How warm is the water at Ōpoutere Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 15°C (59°F) to 21°C (70°F) in February. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Ōpoutere Beach?
The closest are Kaueranga Valley (25 km (15 mi)), Pāpāmoa Beach (79 km (49 mi)) and Little Onetangi (80 km (50 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q49322390 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.