Thongson Beach (Nudist Beach)
Nude beach in Surat Thani, Thailand
Thongson Beach (Nudist Beach) is a beach that is customarily clothing optional 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 Mae Haad Cove (25 km (16 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Thongson Beach (Nudist Beach)
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 27°C | 28°C | 135 mm |
| February (best) | 27°C | 28°C | 38 mm |
| March (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 114 mm |
| April (best) | 29°C | 30°C | 90 mm |
| May (best) | 29°C | 30°C | 170 mm |
| June (best) | 29°C | 30°C | 167 mm |
| July (best) | 28°C | 30°C | 166 mm |
| August (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 144 mm |
| September (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 181 mm |
| October (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 246 mm |
| November (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 375 mm |
| December (best) | 27°C | 28°C | 262 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 9.58719, 100.07775 · 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 Thongson Beach (Nudist 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 Thongson Beach (Nudist Beach) clothing optional?
Thongson Beach (Nudist Beach) is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=customary). 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 Thongson Beach (Nudist Beach)?
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 (80°F).
How warm is the water at Thongson Beach (Nudist Beach)?
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 Thongson Beach (Nudist Beach)?
The closest are Mae Haad Cove (25 km (16 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=customary). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.