Zarautz
Zarautz is a clothing-optional beach in Gipuzkoa, Spain. The sea is warmest in August at about 22°C (72°F) and coolest in February (12°C (54°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 21°C (69°F), and the best time to visit is July to August. EU monitoring rated the bathing water "Excellent" in 2025. There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Iñurritza (0.8 km (0.5 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Zarautz
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 13°C | 126 mm |
| February | 9°C | 12°C | 95 mm |
| March | 11°C | 13°C | 90 mm |
| April | 13°C | 14°C | 86 mm |
| May | 15°C | 16°C | 82 mm |
| June | 18°C | 19°C | 68 mm |
| July (best) | 20°C | 21°C | 48 mm |
| August (best) | 21°C | 22°C | 51 mm |
| September | 19°C | 21°C | 64 mm |
| October | 17°C | 18°C | 94 mm |
| November | 12°C | 16°C | 149 mm |
| December | 10°C | 14°C | 117 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Bathing water profile: PLAYA DE ZARAUTZ PM3
- Coordinates: 43.28994, -2.16599 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Spain?
- 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 Zarautz
- 1Iñurritza nude beach · Gipuzkoa · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 2Agiti nude beach · Gipuzkoa · best July to AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 3Algorri nude beach · Gipuzkoa · best July to AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 4Aitzuri nude beach · Gipuzkoa · best July to AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 5Sakoneta nude beach · Gipuzkoa · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 6Mendata nude beach · Gipuzkoa · best July to AugustListedSea 22°C in August
- 7Zurriola beach nude beach · Gipuzkoa · best July to AugustClothing optionalSea 22°C in August
- 8Playa de Alcolea nude beach · Gipuzkoa · best July to AugustListedSea 22°C in August
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 Zarautz clothing optional?
Zarautz is listed as "clothing optional" according to Turismo Euskadi (Gobierno Vasco): Playa de Zarautz. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in Spain before you go.
When is the best time to visit Zarautz?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to August. July averages 20°C (68°F) and January 9°C (49°F).
How warm is the water at Zarautz?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 12°C (54°F) to 22°C (72°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
Is the water clean at Zarautz?
The nearest EU-monitored bathing site (PLAYA DE ZARAUTZ PM3) was rated "Excellent" for the 2025 season under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
What other naturist places are near Zarautz?
The closest are Iñurritza (0.8 km (0.5 mi)), Agiti (7.8 km (4.8 mi)) and Algorri (8.3 km (5.2 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Turismo Euskadi (Gobierno Vasco): Playa de Zarautz (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q2881871 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.