Mae Haad Cove
Nude beach in Surat Thani, Thailand
Mae Haad Cove is a clothing-optional beach in Surat Thani, Thailand. The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C (87°F) and coolest in January (28°C (82°F)). Average air temperatures peak in May at 29°C (85°F), and the best time to visit is all year. There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Thongson Beach (Nudist Beach) (25 km (16 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Mae Haad Cove
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 27°C | 28°C | 116 mm |
| February (best) | 27°C | 28°C | 36 mm |
| March (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 104 mm |
| April (best) | 29°C | 30°C | 106 mm |
| May (best) | 29°C | 30°C | 220 mm |
| June (best) | 29°C | 30°C | 227 mm |
| July (best) | 28°C | 30°C | 242 mm |
| August (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 225 mm |
| September (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 250 mm |
| October (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 255 mm |
| November (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 286 mm |
| December (best) | 27°C | 28°C | 193 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 9.79168, 99.97682 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Thailand?
- 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 Mae Haad Cove
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 Mae Haad Cove clothing optional?
Mae Haad Cove 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 Thailand before you go.
When is the best time to visit Mae Haad Cove?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are all year. July averages 28°C (83°F) and January 27°C (81°F).
How warm is the water at Mae Haad Cove?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 28°C (82°F) to 30°C (87°F) in May. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Mae Haad Cove?
The closest are Thongson Beach (Nudist Beach) (25 km (16 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.