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Germany · Lower Saxony

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.

All beaches in Cuxhaven

  1. 1

    Altenbruch Beach

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

    7.0
  2. 2

    Berensch Beach

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

    7.0
  3. 3

    Duhnen Beach

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

    7.0
  4. 4

    Grimmershörn Beach

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

    7.0
  5. 5

    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.