Petit Tor Beach
Nude beach in Torbay, United Kingdom
Petit Tor Beach is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Torbay, United Kingdom. The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C (62°F) and coolest in March (9°C (48°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 16°C (61°F). There are 3 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Budleigh Salterton (19 km (12 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Petit Tor Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 10°C | 115 mm |
| February | 6°C | 9°C | 89 mm |
| March | 7°C | 9°C | 84 mm |
| April | 9°C | 10°C | 65 mm |
| May | 12°C | 12°C | 67 mm |
| June | 14°C | 14°C | 72 mm |
| July | 16°C | 16°C | 77 mm |
| August | 16°C | 17°C | 88 mm |
| September | 15°C | 16°C | 63 mm |
| October | 12°C | 16°C | 120 mm |
| November | 9°C | 14°C | 122 mm |
| December | 7°C | 12°C | 124 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 50.48803, -3.51454 · 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 Petit Tor Beach
- 1Budleigh Salterton nude beach · DevonOfficialSea 17°C in August
- 2Strete Sands nude beach · DevonOfficialSea 17°C in August
- 3Weston Mouth nude beach · DevonCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 4Ringstead Bay naturist park or area · DorsetCustomary
- 5Vault Beach nude beach · CornwallCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 6Studland Summer Camp naturist campground · DorsetOfficial
- 7Studland Naturist Beach nude beach · DorsetClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 8Fish Bench Bay nude beach · BridgendCustomarySea 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 Petit Tor Beach clothing optional?
Petit Tor Beach is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). 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 Petit Tor Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 9°C (48°F) to 17°C (62°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Petit Tor Beach?
The closest are Budleigh Salterton (19 km (12 mi)), Strete Sands (22 km (14 mi)) and Weston Mouth (32 km (20 mi)).
Sources
Status from OpenStreetMap (nudism=permissive). Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.