Shellness Beach
Nude beach in Kent, United Kingdom
Shellness Beach is a clothing-optional beach in Kent, United Kingdom. The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C (65°F) and coolest in February (7°C (44°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 18°C (64°F). There are 2 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Abbot's Cliff Beach (37 km (23 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Shellness Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 8°C | 64 mm |
| February | 6°C | 7°C | 53 mm |
| March | 7°C | 7°C | 48 mm |
| April | 9°C | 9°C | 36 mm |
| May | 12°C | 12°C | 48 mm |
| June | 15°C | 15°C | 54 mm |
| July | 17°C | 17°C | 57 mm |
| August | 18°C | 18°C | 63 mm |
| September | 16°C | 17°C | 47 mm |
| October | 13°C | 15°C | 76 mm |
| November | 10°C | 12°C | 76 mm |
| December | 7°C | 9°C | 73 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: naturistholiday.info
- Coordinates: 51.37794, 0.94686 · 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 Shellness Beach
- 1Abbot's Cliff Beach nude beach · KentCustomarySea 18°C in August
- 2St Osyth Naturist Beach nude beach · EssexClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 3The Naturist Foundation naturist campground · BromleyClothing optional
- 4Fairlight Glen nude beach · East SussexCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 5Cap Blanc Nez nude beach · Pas-de-CalaisClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 6Wissant nude beach · Pas-de-CalaisClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 7Dunes du Chatelet nude beach · Pas-de-CalaisClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 8Calais 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 Shellness Beach clothing optional?
Shellness 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 Shellness Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 7°C (44°F) to 18°C (65°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Shellness Beach?
The closest are Abbot's Cliff Beach (37 km (23 mi)), St Osyth Naturist Beach (45 km (28 mi)) and The Naturist Foundation (56 km (35 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=allowed). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.