Søm
Nude beach in Vest-Agder, Norway
Søm is a clothing-optional beach in Vest-Agder, Norway. The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C (64°F) and coolest in February (4°C (39°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 16°C (61°F). There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Isefjærleiren (9.5 km (5.9 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Søm
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | 5°C | 130 mm |
| February | 2°C | 4°C | 93 mm |
| March | 3°C | 4°C | 81 mm |
| April | 6°C | 6°C | 65 mm |
| May | 10°C | 10°C | 76 mm |
| June | 14°C | 14°C | 81 mm |
| July | 16°C | 17°C | 90 mm |
| August | 16°C | 18°C | 112 mm |
| September | 14°C | 15°C | 112 mm |
| October | 10°C | 12°C | 149 mm |
| November | 7°C | 9°C | 136 mm |
| December | 4°C | 7°C | 133 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 58.15385, 8.05180 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Norway?
- 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 Søm
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 Søm clothing optional?
Søm is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). 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 Norway before you go.
How warm is the water at Søm?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 4°C (39°F) to 18°C (64°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Søm?
The closest are Isefjærleiren (9.5 km (5.9 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.