Zmudowski State Beach
Nude beach in California, United States
Zmudowski State Beach is a well-known naturist beach in California, United States. It lies within Zmudowski State Beach, 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 North Marina (16 km (9.7 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Zmudowski State 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 | 14°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 Zmudowski State Beach, managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation · public access: open.
- Coordinates: 36.83980, -121.80390 · 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 Zmudowski State Beach
- 1North Marina nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 14°C in August
- 2Private's Nude Beach nude beach · CaliforniaCustomarySea 14°C in August
- 32222 Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 4Younger Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 5Strawberry Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 15°C in August
- 6Laguna Creek Beach nude beach · CaliforniaToleratedSea 15°C in August
- 7Panther Beach nude beach · CaliforniaClothing optionalSea 15°C in August
- 8Yellowbank 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 Zmudowski State Beach clothing optional?
Zmudowski State Beach is listed as "known naturist place" according to Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. 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 Zmudowski State 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 Zmudowski State Beach?
The closest are North Marina (16 km (9.7 mi)), Private's Nude Beach (20 km (12 mi)) and 2222 Beach (25 km (16 mi)).
Sources
Status from Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.