Lighthouse Beach
Nude beach in New York, United States
Lighthouse Beach is a former clothing-optional beach where nudity is now prohibited in New York, United States. It lies within Fire Island National Seashore, managed by National Park Service. The sea is warmest in August at about 23°C (73°F) and coolest in February (4°C (40°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 23°C (74°F), and the best time to visit is July to August.
Weather and water temperature at Lighthouse Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C | 6°C | 106 mm |
| February | 2°C | 4°C | 103 mm |
| March | 4°C | 5°C | 122 mm |
| April | 9°C | 7°C | 112 mm |
| May | 13°C | 12°C | 101 mm |
| June | 19°C | 18°C | 109 mm |
| July (best) | 23°C | 22°C | 105 mm |
| August (best) | 23°C | 23°C | 107 mm |
| September | 21°C | 21°C | 95 mm |
| October | 15°C | 17°C | 131 mm |
| November | 10°C | 13°C | 106 mm |
| December | 6°C | 9°C | 143 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Part of Fire Island National Seashore, managed by National Park Service · public access: open.
- Park information: National Park Service
- Coordinates: 40.62990, -73.21770 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in New York?
- 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 Lighthouse Beach
- 1Jacob Riis Park Beach 1 nude beach · New York · best July to AugustCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 2Fort Tilden Beach nude beach · New York · best July to AugustCustomarySea 23°C in August
- 3Gunnison Beach nude beach · New Jersey · best July to AugustToleratedSea 23°C in August
- 4Sky Farm nudist resort · New JerseyClothing optional
- 5Rock Lodge Club nudist resort · New JerseyClothing optional
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 Lighthouse Beach clothing optional?
Lighthouse Beach is listed as "nudity prohibited" according to National Park Service: Fire Island National Seashore 2013 Superintendent's Compendium release. 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 Lighthouse Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are July to August. July averages 23°C (74°F) and January 2°C (36°F).
How warm is the water at Lighthouse Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 4°C (40°F) to 23°C (73°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What are the opening hours at Lighthouse Beach?
Fire Island National Seashore lists day-use hours of All Day. Check the National Park Service page for closures before you go.
What other naturist places are near Lighthouse Beach?
The closest are Jacob Riis Park Beach 1 (55 km (34 mi)), Fort Tilden Beach (57 km (36 mi)) and Gunnison Beach (68 km (42 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against National Park Service: Fire Island National Seashore 2013 Superintendent's Compendium release (official source); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q6546317 · All data sources and licenses.