Nude Beaches near Cardiff
There are 6 clothing-optional places within 60 mi (96 km) of Cardiff, United Kingdom: 6 nude beaches. 1 of them are officially designated or naturist-only. The sea is warmest in August.
Straight-line from the centre of Cardiff. Use Directions on each place page for the driving route.
All 6 places, nearest first
Sort by warmest water or by distance from where you are now.
- 1Fish Bench Bay nude beach · Bridgend24 mi (39 km) west of CardiffCustomarySea 18°C in August
- 2Sker Beach nude beach · Bridgend25 mi (40 km) west of CardiffCustomarySea 18°C in August
- 3Whiteford Sands nude beach · Swansea47 mi (76 km) west of CardiffCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 4Cefn Sidan nude beach · Carmarthenshire54 mi (86 km) west of CardiffCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 5Weston Mouth nude beach · Devon55 mi (88 km) south of CardiffCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 6Budleigh Salterton nude beach · Devon60 mi (96 km) south of CardiffOfficialSea 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 there a nude beach near Cardiff?
Yes. 6 clothing-optional beaches lie within 60 mi (96 km) of Cardiff. The closest is Fish Bench Bay, about 24 mi (39 km) west of the city.
What is the closest naturist place to Cardiff?
Fish Bench Bay, a nude beach about 24 mi (39 km) west of Cardiff in a straight line. Its status: customarily clothing optional.
Are there official clothing-optional areas near Cardiff?
Yes: Budleigh Salterton are officially designated or naturist-only.
When is the sea warmest near Cardiff?
In August, when the sea at these beaches averages about 17°C (63°F), based on NOAA OISST 1991–2020 means.
This list also covers Newport, Weston-super-Mare, Barry, Bridgend, Cwmbran, Coity, Pontypool, Caerphilly.