Studland Naturist Beach
Nude beach in Dorset, United Kingdom
Studland Naturist Beach is a clothing-optional beach in Dorset, United Kingdom. The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C (64°F) and coolest in March (8°C (47°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 17°C (63°F). There are 3 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Studland Summer Camp (5.9 km (3.7 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Studland Naturist Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 9°C | 92 mm |
| February | 7°C | 8°C | 70 mm |
| March | 8°C | 8°C | 64 mm |
| April | 10°C | 9°C | 49 mm |
| May | 12°C | 11°C | 52 mm |
| June | 15°C | 14°C | 52 mm |
| July | 17°C | 16°C | 55 mm |
| August | 17°C | 18°C | 65 mm |
| September | 16°C | 17°C | 50 mm |
| October | 14°C | 16°C | 94 mm |
| November | 11°C | 13°C | 102 mm |
| December | 9°C | 11°C | 100 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 50.66432, -1.94740 · 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 Studland Naturist Beach
- 1Studland Summer Camp naturist campground · DorsetOfficial
- 2Ringstead Bay naturist park or area · DorsetCustomary
- 3Rocken End Beach nude beach · Isle of WightClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 4Eastney Beach nude beach · PortsmouthCustomarySea 18°C in August
- 5Weston Mouth nude beach · DevonCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 6Budleigh Salterton nude beach · DevonOfficialSea 17°C in August
- 7Heritage Club naturist campground · Bracknell ForestClothing optional
- 8Petit Tor Beach nude beach · TorbayToleratedSea 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 Studland Naturist Beach clothing optional?
Studland Naturist Beach is listed as "clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). 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 Studland Naturist Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 8°C (47°F) to 18°C (64°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Studland Naturist Beach?
The closest are Studland Summer Camp (5.9 km (3.7 mi)), Ringstead Bay (28 km (17 mi)) and Rocken End Beach (45 km (28 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikidata Q31844914 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.