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Canada · British Columbia

Best beaches in Port Hardy

5 ranked beaches in Port Hardy, British Columbia

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Port Hardy

  1. 1

    Grant Bay Beach

    Remote surf-friendly beach with rugged wilderness surroundings

    7.0
  2. 2

    Hardy Bay Beach

    Waterfront beach area in Port Hardy harbor

    7.0
  3. 3

    Raft Cove Beach

    Wild coastal beach accessible via forest trail in Raft Cove Park

    7.0
  4. 4

    San Josef Bay Beach

    Iconic remote beach with sea stacks and white sand in Cape Scott Park

    7.0
  5. 5

    Storey’s Beach

    Most popular beach in Port Hardy with easy access and calm waters

    7.0

What makes Port Hardy's beaches stand out?

Port Hardy sits in British Columbia, Canada and is home to 5 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Port Hardy or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.