Devils Slide Beach
Nude beach in California, United States
Devils Slide Beach is a beach where nudity is tolerated in California, United States. It lies within Devil's Slide Trail, managed by San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Dept., County of. The sea is warmest in September at about 15°C (58°F) and coolest in April (12°C (53°F)). Average air temperatures peak in September at 16°C (61°F). There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Gray Whale Cove State Beach (0.3 km (0.2 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Devils Slide Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | 12°C | 88 mm |
| February | 11°C | 12°C | 87 mm |
| March | 12°C | 12°C | 74 mm |
| April | 12°C | 12°C | 38 mm |
| May | 13°C | 12°C | 17 mm |
| June | 14°C | 12°C | 6 mm |
| July | 15°C | 14°C | 2 mm |
| August | 16°C | 14°C | 2 mm |
| September | 16°C | 15°C | 4 mm |
| October | 15°C | 14°C | 26 mm |
| November | 13°C | 13°C | 55 mm |
| December | 11°C | 12°C | 115 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Part of Devil's Slide Trail, managed by San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Dept., County of · public access: open.
- Coordinates: 37.56668, -122.51485 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in California?
- 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 Devils Slide Beach
- 1Gray Whale Cove State Beach nude beach · CaliforniaListedSea 14°C in August
- 2Archimedes Banya naturist sauna or spa · California · best March to NovemberClothing optional
- 3Mile Rock Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 4Baker Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 5Marshall's Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 14°C in August
- 6South Rodeo Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 7San Gregorio nude beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 15°C in August
- 8Muir Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 14°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 Devils Slide Beach clothing optional?
Devils Slide 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 States before you go.
How warm is the water at Devils Slide Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 12°C (53°F) to 15°C (58°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Devils Slide Beach?
The closest are Gray Whale Cove State Beach (0.3 km (0.2 mi)), Archimedes Banya (22 km (14 mi)) and Mile Rock Beach (25 km (15 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.