Pedn Vounder
Nude beach in Cornwall, United Kingdom
Pedn Vounder is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Cornwall, United Kingdom. The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C (62°F) and coolest in March (10°C (49°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 17°C (62°F).
Weather and water temperature at Pedn Vounder
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 10°C | 107 mm |
| February | 9°C | 10°C | 86 mm |
| March | 9°C | 10°C | 81 mm |
| April | 10°C | 10°C | 63 mm |
| May | 12°C | 12°C | 62 mm |
| June | 15°C | 14°C | 63 mm |
| July | 16°C | 16°C | 79 mm |
| August | 17°C | 17°C | 75 mm |
| September | 16°C | 16°C | 62 mm |
| October | 14°C | 14°C | 105 mm |
| November | 12°C | 13°C | 116 mm |
| December | 10°C | 12°C | 113 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 50.04358, -5.64229 · 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 Pedn Vounder
- 1Vault Beach nude beach · CornwallCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 2Strete Sands nude beach · DevonOfficialSea 17°C in August
- 3Manor Farm Camping naturist campground · DevonClothing optional
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 Pedn Vounder clothing optional?
Pedn Vounder is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to BBC Countryfile Magazine (26 Aug 2025). 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 Pedn Vounder?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 10°C (49°F) to 17°C (62°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Pedn Vounder?
The closest are Vault Beach (64 km (40 mi)), Strete Sands (146 km (91 mi)) and Manor Farm Camping (146 km (91 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against BBC Countryfile Magazine (26 Aug 2025) (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q7159323 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.