Portslade
Nude beach in West Sussex, United Kingdom
Portslade is a beach where nudity is tolerated in West Sussex, United Kingdom. The sea is warmest in September at about 17°C (63°F) and coolest in March (8°C (47°F)). Average air temperatures peak in July at 17°C (63°F). There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Duke's Mound Naturist Beach (7.7 km (4.8 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Portslade
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | 10°C | 78 mm |
| February | 5°C | 9°C | 61 mm |
| March | 7°C | 8°C | 54 mm |
| April | 9°C | 9°C | 43 mm |
| May | 12°C | 11°C | 52 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 | 12°C | 16°C | 82 mm |
| November | 9°C | 14°C | 86 mm |
| December | 6°C | 12°C | 84 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Website: naturistholiday.info
- Coordinates: 50.82811, -0.22225 · 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 Portslade
- 1Duke's Mound Naturist Beach nude beach · Brighton and HoveOfficialSea 17°C in August
- 2Eastney Beach nude beach · PortsmouthCustomarySea 18°C in August
- 3Fairlight Glen nude beach · East SussexCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 4The Naturist Foundation naturist campground · BromleyClothing optional
- 5Heritage Club naturist campground · Bracknell ForestClothing optional
- 6Rocken End Beach nude beach · Isle of WightClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 7B.N. Sunfolk nudist resort · Hertfordshire · best December to SeptemberOfficial
- 8Spielplatz nudist resort · Hertfordshire · best December to SeptemberNaturist only
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 Portslade clothing optional?
Portslade 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 Portslade?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 8°C (47°F) to 17°C (63°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Portslade?
The closest are Duke's Mound Naturist Beach (7.7 km (4.8 mi)), Eastney Beach (57 km (36 mi)) and Fairlight Glen (61 km (38 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.