Carters Beach
Nude beach in West Coast, New Zealand
Carters Beach is a well-known naturist beach in West Coast, New Zealand. The sea is warmest in February at about 18°C (65°F) and coolest in August (13°C (55°F)). Average air temperatures peak in February at 17°C (63°F).
Weather and water temperature at Carters Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C | 17°C | 127 mm |
| February | 17°C | 18°C | 96 mm |
| March | 17°C | 17°C | 115 mm |
| April | 16°C | 16°C | 143 mm |
| May | 14°C | 15°C | 167 mm |
| June | 13°C | 14°C | 173 mm |
| July | 12°C | 13°C | 147 mm |
| August | 12°C | 13°C | 145 mm |
| September | 12°C | 13°C | 148 mm |
| October | 13°C | 14°C | 173 mm |
| November | 14°C | 15°C | 134 mm |
| December | 15°C | 16°C | 167 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: -41.74800, 171.56200 · 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 Carters 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 Carters Beach clothing optional?
Carters 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 Carters Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 13°C (55°F) to 18°C (65°F) in February. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Carters Beach?
The closest are Lake Kaniere (125 km (78 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 Q5047247 · All data sources and licenses.