Port Alfred
Nude beach in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Port Alfred is a clothing-optional beach in Eastern Cape, South Africa. The sea is warmest in February at about 23°C (74°F) and coolest in September (19°C (67°F)). Average air temperatures peak in February at 23°C (73°F), and the best time to visit is December to April.
Weather and water temperature at Port Alfred
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 73 mm |
| February (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 67 mm |
| March (best) | 22°C | 23°C | 66 mm |
| April (best) | 20°C | 23°C | 53 mm |
| May | 18°C | 22°C | 28 mm |
| June | 16°C | 21°C | 23 mm |
| July | 15°C | 20°C | 31 mm |
| August | 16°C | 19°C | 49 mm |
| September | 17°C | 19°C | 39 mm |
| October | 18°C | 20°C | 59 mm |
| November | 20°C | 21°C | 68 mm |
| December (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 58 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: -33.56648, 27.00534 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in South Africa?
- 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 Port Alfred
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 Port Alfred clothing optional?
Port Alfred 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 South Africa before you go.
When is the best time to visit Port Alfred?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are December to April. July averages 15°C (59°F) and January 23°C (73°F).
How warm is the water at Port Alfred?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 19°C (67°F) to 23°C (74°F) in February. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Port Alfred?
The closest are Paradise Naturist Beach (108 km (67 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.