Abbot's Cliff Beach
Nude beach in Kent, United Kingdom
Abbot's Cliff Beach is a beach that is customarily clothing optional in Kent, United Kingdom. The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C (64°F) and coolest in February (8°C (46°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 18°C (64°F). There are 6 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Dunes du Chatelet (37 km (23 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Abbot's Cliff Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 9°C | 77 mm |
| February | 6°C | 8°C | 60 mm |
| March | 7°C | 8°C | 53 mm |
| April | 9°C | 9°C | 40 mm |
| May | 12°C | 11°C | 51 mm |
| June | 15°C | 14°C | 52 mm |
| July | 17°C | 16°C | 57 mm |
| August | 18°C | 18°C | 66 mm |
| September | 16°C | 17°C | 52 mm |
| October | 14°C | 16°C | 84 mm |
| November | 10°C | 13°C | 90 mm |
| December | 8°C | 11°C | 87 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 51.10046, 1.24923 · 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 Abbot's Cliff Beach
- 1Dunes du Chatelet nude beach · Pas-de-CalaisClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 2Wissant nude beach · Pas-de-CalaisClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 3Shellness Beach nude beach · KentClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 4Cap Blanc Nez nude beach · Pas-de-CalaisClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 5Calais plage nude beach · Pas-de-CalaisClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 6Fairlight Glen nude beach · East SussexCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 7Hardelot Plage nude beach · Pas-de-CalaisClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 8Stella Plage 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 Abbot's Cliff Beach clothing optional?
Abbot's Cliff Beach is listed as "customarily clothing optional" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=customary). 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 Abbot's Cliff Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 8°C (46°F) to 18°C (64°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Abbot's Cliff Beach?
The closest are Dunes du Chatelet (37 km (23 mi)), Wissant (37 km (23 mi)) and Shellness Beach (37 km (23 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=customary). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.