Budleigh Salterton
Nude beach in Devon, United Kingdom
Budleigh Salterton is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Devon, United Kingdom. The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C (62°F) and coolest in March (9°C (48°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 17°C (62°F). There are 3 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Weston Mouth (14 km (8.5 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Budleigh Salterton
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 10°C | 105 mm |
| February | 7°C | 9°C | 81 mm |
| March | 8°C | 9°C | 77 mm |
| April | 9°C | 10°C | 59 mm |
| May | 12°C | 12°C | 60 mm |
| June | 14°C | 14°C | 62 mm |
| July | 16°C | 16°C | 64 mm |
| August | 17°C | 17°C | 78 mm |
| September | 16°C | 17°C | 56 mm |
| October | 13°C | 16°C | 110 mm |
| November | 11°C | 14°C | 114 mm |
| December | 8°C | 11°C | 114 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: naturistholiday.info
- Coordinates: 50.62053, -3.34886 · 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 Budleigh Salterton
- 1Weston Mouth nude beach · DevonCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 2Petit Tor Beach nude beach · TorbayToleratedSea 17°C in August
- 3Strete Sands nude beach · DevonOfficialSea 17°C in August
- 4Ringstead Bay naturist park or area · DorsetCustomary
- 5Studland Summer Camp naturist campground · DorsetOfficial
- 6Studland Naturist Beach nude beach · DorsetClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 7Fish Bench Bay nude beach · BridgendCustomarySea 18°C in August
- 8Sker Beach nude beach · BridgendCustomarySea 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 Budleigh Salterton clothing optional?
Budleigh Salterton is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to British Naturism: Budleigh Salterton (West End). 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 Budleigh Salterton?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 9°C (48°F) to 17°C (62°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Budleigh Salterton?
The closest are Weston Mouth (14 km (8.5 mi)), Petit Tor Beach (19 km (12 mi)) and Strete Sands (41 km (25 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against British Naturism: Budleigh Salterton (West End) (naturist federation listing); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.