Shark Fin Cove Beach
Nude beach in California, United States
Shark Fin Cove Beach is a clothing-optional beach in California, United States. It lies within Wilder Ranch State Park, managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. The sea is warmest in September at about 15°C (58°F) and coolest in April (12°C (54°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 18°C (65°F). There are 8 other naturist places within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Bonny Doon Beach (0.6 km (0.4 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Shark Fin Cove Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C | 13°C | 92 mm |
| February | 10°C | 13°C | 91 mm |
| March | 11°C | 13°C | 80 mm |
| April | 12°C | 12°C | 40 mm |
| May | 14°C | 12°C | 15 mm |
| June | 16°C | 13°C | 4 mm |
| July | 18°C | 14°C | 1 mm |
| August | 18°C | 15°C | 1 mm |
| September | 18°C | 15°C | 4 mm |
| October | 16°C | 14°C | 26 mm |
| November | 12°C | 14°C | 54 mm |
| December | 10°C | 13°C | 114 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Part of Wilder Ranch State Park, managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation · public access: open.
- Coordinates: 37.00420, -122.18556 · 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 Shark Fin Cove Beach
- 1Bonny Doon Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 2Yellowbank Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 3Panther Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 4Laguna Creek Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 15°C in August
- 5Scott Creek nude beach · CaliforniaTolerated
- 6Strawberry Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 15°C in August
- 7Younger Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 82222 Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°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 Shark Fin Cove Beach clothing optional?
Shark Fin Cove 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 States before you go.
How warm is the water at Shark Fin Cove Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 12°C (54°F) to 15°C (58°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Shark Fin Cove Beach?
The closest are Bonny Doon Beach (0.6 km (0.4 mi)), Yellowbank Beach (1.8 km (1.1 mi)) and Panther Beach (2.1 km (1.3 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.