Best beaches in Saint John

4 ranked beaches in Saint John, New Brunswick

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

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Duck Cove Beach

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Quiet coastal area within nature park boundaries

7.0

Irving Nature Park Beach

Protected coastal area with multiple shoreline viewpoints

7.0

Mispec Beach

Popular local beach near Saint John with powerful Fundy tides

7.0

Saints Rest Beach

Lesser-known coastal spot tucked away from main routes

7.0

What makes Saint John's beaches stand out?

Saint John sits in New Brunswick, Canada and is home to 4 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 Saint John or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.