Larsen's Beach
Nude beach in Hawaii, United States
Larsen's Beach is a beach where nudity is tolerated in Hawaii, United States. The sea is warmest in September at about 27°C (80°F) and coolest in February (23°C (74°F)). Average air temperatures peak in September at 26°C (79°F), and the best time to visit is all year. There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Kauapea Beach (8 km (5 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Larsen's Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 68 mm |
| February (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 84 mm |
| March (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 125 mm |
| April (best) | 23°C | 24°C | 57 mm |
| May (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 49 mm |
| June (best) | 25°C | 25°C | 43 mm |
| July (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 41 mm |
| August (best) | 26°C | 26°C | 47 mm |
| September (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 51 mm |
| October (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 76 mm |
| November (best) | 25°C | 26°C | 84 mm |
| December (best) | 24°C | 25°C | 100 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 22.20627, -159.33879 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Hawaii?
- 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 Larsen's Beach
- 1Kauapea Beach nude beach · HawaiiListedSea 26°C in August
- 2Polo Beach East nude beach · HawaiiCustomarySea 27°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 Larsen's Beach clothing optional?
Larsen's Beach is listed as "nudity tolerated" according to The Garden Island: Au naturel on Kauai beaches (2014-03-19). Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in United States before you go.
When is the best time to visit Larsen's Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are all year. July averages 26°C (78°F) and January 23°C (73°F).
How warm is the water at Larsen's Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 23°C (74°F) to 27°C (80°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Larsen's Beach?
The closest are Kauapea Beach (8 km (5 mi)) and Polo Beach East (140 km (87 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against The Garden Island: Au naturel on Kauai beaches (2014-03-19) (news report); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.