Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Mamquam Blind Channel Beach
Calm inlet-style beach along Squamish estuary channels
Nexen Beach
Central Squamish beach with calm inlet waters and easy access
Porteau Cove Beach
Popular diving and sunset spot with mountain reflections
Spit Road Beach (Squamish Spit)
Known for kiteboarding and expansive ocean-mountain views
Stawamus River Beach
River-meets-ocean shoreline with mountain surroundings
Squamish 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 Squamish or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
