UFO Beach
Nude beach in Texas, United States
UFO Beach is a well-known naturist beach in Texas, United States. It lies within Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, managed by LAGUNA ATASCOSA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. The sea is warmest in September at about 29°C (84°F) and coolest in February (18°C (65°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 30°C (85°F), and the best time to visit is March to November. There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being South Padre Island Nude Beach (10 km (6.3 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at UFO Beach
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C | 19°C | 26 mm |
| February | 18°C | 18°C | 23 mm |
| March (best) | 21°C | 19°C | 30 mm |
| April (best) | 24°C | 22°C | 34 mm |
| May (best) | 27°C | 25°C | 60 mm |
| June (best) | 29°C | 28°C | 75 mm |
| July (best) | 29°C | 28°C | 71 mm |
| August (best) | 30°C | 29°C | 44 mm |
| September (best) | 28°C | 29°C | 135 mm |
| October (best) | 26°C | 27°C | 61 mm |
| November (best) | 22°C | 24°C | 42 mm |
| December | 18°C | 21°C | 31 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Part of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, managed by LAGUNA ATASCOSA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE · public access: restricted.
- Coordinates: 26.29429, -97.19505 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in Texas?
- 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 UFO Beach
- 1South Padre Island Nude Beach nude beach · Texas · best April to DecemberToleratedSea 28°C in August
- 2Sandpipers Nudist Resort & RV Park naturist campground · TexasListed
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 UFO Beach clothing optional?
UFO 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.
When is the best time to visit UFO Beach?
Based on 2001–2025 climate averages (NASA POWER), the most comfortable months are March to November. July averages 29°C (85°F) and January 17°C (62°F).
How warm is the water at UFO Beach?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 18°C (65°F) to 29°C (84°F) in September. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near UFO Beach?
The closest are South Padre Island Nude Beach (10 km (6.3 mi)) and Sandpipers Nudist Resort & RV Park (97 km (60 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.