Beach Directory

Beaches in United Kingdom (27 Beaches)

Comprehensive directory of all 27 surveyed beaches across United Kingdom. Explore water temperatures, sand quality, Blue Flag statuses, airport transit times, and local car & ferry logistics.

Average Summer Water Temp16.1°C

Total Surveyed Beaches27

Primary Sand / SurfaceGolden Sand

12-Month Sea Temps

Statutory Tourism & Environmental Verification

10 Blue Flag certified · 0 warm bathing spots (≥20°C) · 24 scenic/surf reserves

Official authorities surveyed:visitbritain.com holkham.co.uk visitnorthumberland.com visitscotland.com shetland.org nationaltrust.org.uk

•Holkham Beach: Holkham National Nature Reserve covering ~10,000 acres of protected saltmarsh, sand dunes, and pine woodlands

•Bamburgh Beach: Sits within the Northumberland Coast National Landscape (AONB) and Bamburgh Coast and Dunes SSSI.

•Sandwood Bay: Owned and conserved by the John Muir Trust; designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and SSSI for pristine sand dunes, machair, and rare wildlife.

•St Ninian's Isle Tombolo: Designated SSSI and Special Area of Conservation (SAC) for active geomorphological dune and tombolo processes and seabird colonies.

Coastal Regions & Islands in United Kingdom

3 dedicated regional hubs

Cornwall7 Beaches

Emerald turquoise coves, serpentine sea stacks, world-class surf in Newquay, and dramatic tidal amphitheater sands at Porthcurno and Kynance Cove.

Explore Cornwall Guide

Wales & Pembrokeshire Coast5 Beaches

Pristine national park coastlines featuring iconic limestone arches in Three Cliffs Bay, expansive sandy surf bays in Rhossili, and secluded sands in Barafundle.

Explore Wales & Pembrokeshire Coast Guide

Scotland & Outer Hebrides5 Beaches

Striking Caribbean-like white quartz sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise ocean waters framed by rugged Scottish mountain wilderness.

Explore Scotland & Outer Hebrides Guide

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Holkham Beach

4.3

North Norfolk, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean

2nd Clearest water in United Kingdom

16.4°C sea

44/day

Golden Sand

27°C• Scenic

Stays from €44/n

Bamburgh Beach

4.2

Northumberland, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean

3rd Clearest water in United Kingdom

14.5°C sea

43/day

Golden Sand

25°C• Scenic

Stays from €43/n

Sandwood Bay

4.2

Sutherland, Scotland, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean

13.5°C sea

43/day

Golden Sand

24°C• Scenic

Stays from €43/n

St Ninian's Isle Tombolo

4.2

Bigton, Shetland, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean

12.7°C sea

50/day

Golden Sand

23°C• Scenic

Stays from €50/n

Kynance Cove

4.2

Cornwall (Lizard Peninsula), United Kingdom•Celtic Sea

3rd Cheapest day in United Kingdom · €40/day

17.4°C sea

40/day

White Sand

21°C• Kids

Stays from €40/n

Pedn Vounder Beach

4.2

Cornwall (Porthcurno), United Kingdom•Celtic Sea

Cheapest day in United Kingdom · €35/day

17.4°C sea

35/day

White Sand

21°C• Scenic

Stays from €35/n

Porthcurno

4.1

Cornwall, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean

16.5°C sea

51/day

Golden Sand

28°C• Scenic

Stays from €51/n

Achmelvich Beach

4.1

Assynt, Scotland, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean

13.5°C sea

49/day

Golden Sand

24°C• Scenic

Stays from €49/n

Blue Flag

West Wittering Beach

4.1

West Sussex, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean

Warmest water in United Kingdom (Aug)

17.7°C sea

63/day

Golden Sand

28°C• Kids

Stays from €63/n

Blue Flag

West Sands

4.1

St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean

13.9°C sea

52/day

Golden Sand

25°C• Kids

Stays from €52/n

Luskentyre Beach

4.1

Scotland (Isle of Harris / Hebrides), United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean

13.8°C sea

40/day

White Sand

18°C• Kids

Stays from €40/n

Camber Sands

4.1

Camber, East Sussex, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean

17.1°C sea

63/day

Golden Sand

28°C• Kids

Stays from €63/n

Blue Flag

Blackpool Beach

4.1

Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean

17°C sea

66/day

Golden Sand

27°C• Kids

Stays from €66/n

Three Cliffs Bay

4.1

Gower, Wales, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean

2nd Warmest water in United Kingdom (Aug)

17.7°C sea

46/day

Golden Sand

28°C• Scenic

Stays from €46/n

Barafundle Bay

4.1

Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean

16.6°C sea

44/day

Golden Sand

27°C• Scenic

Stays from €44/n

Blue Flag

Woolacombe Beach

4.0

North Devon, United Kingdom•Bristol Channel (Atlantic)

17.4°C sea

40/day

Golden Sand

21°C• Kids

Stays from €40/n

Rhossili Bay

4.0

Wales (Gower Peninsula), United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean

2nd Cheapest day in United Kingdom · €35/day

17.4°C sea

35/day

Golden Sand

21°C• Kids

Stays from €35/n

Blue Flag

Porthmeor Beach

4.0

St Ives, Cornwall, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean

16.5°C sea

52/day

Golden Sand

28°C• Kids

Stays from €52/n

Blue Flag

Whitesands Bay

4.0

Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean

15.9°C sea

49/day

Golden Sand

27°C• Kids

Stays from €49/n

Blue Flag

Tenby South Beach

4.0

Tenby, Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean

16.7°C sea

66/day

Golden Sand

27°C• Kids

Stays from €66/n

Blue Flag

Whiterocks Beach

4.0

Portrush, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean

13.8°C sea

48/day

Rocky Cove

25°C• Scenic

Stays from €48/n

Blue Flag

Bournemouth Beach

4.0

Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean

3rd Warmest water in United Kingdom (Aug)

17.5°C sea

67/day

Golden Sand

28°C• Kids

Stays from €67/n

Perranporth

4.0

Cornwall, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean

16.5°C sea

50/day

Golden Sand

28°C• Kids

Stays from €50/n

Fistral Beach

4.0

Newquay, Cornwall, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean

16.5°C sea

51/day

Golden Sand

28°C• Scenic

Stays from €51/n

Watergate Bay

4.0

Cornwall, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean

16.5°C sea

51/day

Golden Sand

28°C• Scenic

Stays from €51/n

Blue Flag

Brighton Beach

3.9

Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom•Atlantic Ocean

17.1°C sea

65/day

Pebbles

28°C• Kids

Stays from €65/n

Durdle Door Beach

3.9

Dorset (Jurassic Coast), United Kingdom•English Channel

17.4°C sea

40/day

Pebbles

21°C• Kids

Stays from €40/n