Best beaches in Cuxhaven

5 ranked beaches in Cuxhaven, Lower Saxony

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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Altenbruch Beach
Low-key local beach on the Elbe estuary near Cuxhaven.

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7.0

Berensch Beach

Quiet beach area west of Sahlenburg often skipped by broad beach lists.

7.0

Duhnen Beach

Iconic Cuxhaven resort beach with broad sands and Wadden Sea scenery.

7.0

Grimmershörn Beach

City-side Elbe/North Sea beach with ship-watching appeal.

7.0

Sahlenburg Beach

Major mainland beach beside dunes, heath, and Wadden Sea nature areas.

7.0

What makes Cuxhaven's beaches stand out?

Cuxhaven sits in Lower Saxony, Germany 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 Cuxhaven or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.