Vault Beach
Nude beach in Cornwall, United Kingdom
Vault Beach 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 Vault Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 11°C | 110 mm |
| February | 8°C | 10°C | 88 mm |
| March | 9°C | 10°C | 82 mm |
| April | 10°C | 10°C | 63 mm |
| May | 12°C | 12°C | 64 mm |
| June | 15°C | 14°C | 67 mm |
| July | 17°C | 16°C | 79 mm |
| August | 17°C | 17°C | 80 mm |
| September | 16°C | 16°C | 59 mm |
| October | 14°C | 15°C | 110 mm |
| November | 11°C | 13°C | 119 mm |
| December | 10°C | 12°C | 116 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 50.23190, -4.79442 · 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 Vault Beach
- 1Pedn Vounder nude beach · CornwallCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 2Strete Sands nude beach · DevonOfficialSea 17°C in August
- 3Manor Farm Camping naturist campground · DevonClothing optional
- 4Petit Tor Beach nude beach · TorbayToleratedSea 17°C in August
- 5Budleigh Salterton nude beach · DevonOfficialSea 17°C in August
- 6Weston Mouth nude beach · DevonCustomarySea 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 Vault Beach clothing optional?
Vault Beach is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to British Naturism: Vault Beach or Bow Beach. 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 Vault Beach?
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 Vault Beach?
The closest are Pedn Vounder (64 km (40 mi)), Strete Sands (83 km (52 mi)) and Manor Farm Camping (83 km (52 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against British Naturism: Vault Beach or Bow Beach (naturist federation listing); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q7917408 · All data sources and licenses.