Duke's Mound Naturist Beach
Nude beach in Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
Duke's Mound Naturist Beach is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom. The sea is warmest in September at about 17°C (63°F) and coolest in March (8°C (47°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 17°C (63°F). There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Portslade (7.7 km (4.8 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Duke's Mound Naturist Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | 10°C | 78 mm |
| February | 5°C | 9°C | 61 mm |
| March | 7°C | 8°C | 54 mm |
| April | 9°C | 9°C | 43 mm |
| May | 12°C | 11°C | 52 mm |
| June | 15°C | 13°C | 52 mm |
| July | 17°C | 16°C | 58 mm |
| August | 17°C | 17°C | 66 mm |
| September | 15°C | 17°C | 47 mm |
| October | 12°C | 16°C | 82 mm |
| November | 9°C | 14°C | 86 mm |
| December | 6°C | 12°C | 84 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: naturistholiday.info
- Coordinates: 50.81473, -0.11453 · 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 Duke's Mound Naturist Beach
- 1Portslade nude beach · West SussexToleratedSea 17°C in August
- 2Fairlight Glen nude beach · East SussexCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 3Eastney Beach nude beach · PortsmouthCustomarySea 18°C in August
- 4The Naturist Foundation naturist campground · BromleyClothing optional
- 5Heritage Club naturist campground · Bracknell ForestClothing optional
- 6Rocken End Beach nude beach · Isle of WightClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 7Shellness Beach nude beach · KentClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 8Abbot's Cliff Beach nude beach · KentCustomarySea 18°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 Duke's Mound Naturist Beach clothing optional?
Duke's Mound Naturist Beach is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to Brighton & Hove City Council: Black Rock rejuvenation, our plans. 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 United Kingdom before you go.
How warm is the water at Duke's Mound Naturist Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 8°C (47°F) to 17°C (63°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Duke's Mound Naturist Beach?
The closest are Portslade (7.7 km (4.8 mi)), Fairlight Glen (54 km (33 mi)) and Eastney Beach (65 km (40 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against Brighton & Hove City Council: Black Rock rejuvenation, our plans (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.