Fish Bench Bay
Nude beach in Bridgend, United Kingdom
Fish Bench Bay is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Bridgend, United Kingdom. The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C (64°F) and coolest in February (8°C (46°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 16°C (61°F). There are 3 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Sker Beach (1.7 km (1.1 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Fish Bench Bay
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 8°C | 112 mm |
| February | 6°C | 8°C | 86 mm |
| March | 7°C | 8°C | 80 mm |
| April | 9°C | 9°C | 60 mm |
| May | 12°C | 11°C | 71 mm |
| June | 15°C | 14°C | 77 mm |
| July | 16°C | 16°C | 87 mm |
| August | 16°C | 18°C | 94 mm |
| September | 15°C | 17°C | 75 mm |
| October | 12°C | 15°C | 115 mm |
| November | 9°C | 12°C | 121 mm |
| December | 7°C | 10°C | 125 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 51.52214, -3.73445 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in United Kingdom?
- 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 Fish Bench Bay
- 1Sker Beach nude beach · BridgendCustomarySea 18°C in August
- 2Whiteford Sands nude beach · SwanseaCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 3Cefn Sidan nude beach · CarmarthenshireCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 4Marros Sands nude beach · CarmarthenshireCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 5Weston Mouth nude beach · DevonCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 6Budleigh Salterton nude beach · DevonOfficialSea 17°C in August
- 7Petit Tor Beach nude beach · TorbayToleratedSea 17°C in August
- 8Strete Sands nude beach · DevonOfficialSea 17°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 Fish Bench Bay clothing optional?
Fish Bench Bay 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 United Kingdom before you go.
How warm is the water at Fish Bench Bay?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 8°C (46°F) to 18°C (64°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Fish Bench Bay?
The closest are Sker Beach (1.7 km (1.1 mi)), Whiteford Sands (38 km (24 mi)) and Cefn Sidan (49 km (30 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.