Fairlight Glen
Nude beach in East Sussex, United Kingdom · also known as Fairlight Glen Naturist Beach
Fairlight Glen is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in East Sussex, United Kingdom. The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C (63°F) and coolest in March (8°C (46°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 17°C (63°F). There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Abbot's Cliff Beach (50 km (31 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Fairlight Glen
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 9°C | 76 mm |
| February | 5°C | 8°C | 60 mm |
| March | 7°C | 8°C | 53 mm |
| April | 9°C | 9°C | 42 mm |
| May | 12°C | 11°C | 51 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 | 13°C | 16°C | 82 mm |
| November | 9°C | 14°C | 86 mm |
| December | 7°C | 11°C | 84 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 50.87000, 0.64500 · 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 Fairlight Glen
- 1Abbot's Cliff Beach nude beach · KentCustomarySea 18°C in August
- 2Duke's Mound Naturist Beach nude beach · Brighton and HoveOfficialSea 17°C in August
- 3Shellness Beach nude beach · KentClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 4Portslade nude beach · West SussexToleratedSea 17°C in August
- 5The Naturist Foundation naturist campground · BromleyClothing optional
- 6Dunes du Chatelet nude beach · Pas-de-CalaisClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 7Hardelot Plage nude beach · Pas-de-CalaisClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 8Wissant nude beach · Pas-de-CalaisClothing optionalSea 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 Fairlight Glen clothing optional?
Fairlight Glen is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to British Naturism: Places to go – Fairlight Glen. 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 Fairlight Glen?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 8°C (46°F) to 17°C (63°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Fairlight Glen?
The closest are Abbot's Cliff Beach (50 km (31 mi)), Duke's Mound Naturist Beach (54 km (33 mi)) and Shellness Beach (60 km (37 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against British Naturism: Places to go – Fairlight Glen (naturist federation listing); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q5430552 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.