Best beaches in Arendal

5 ranked beaches in Arendal, Agder

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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Buøya Beach
Local island beach in the Arendal archipelago, likely underrepresented in generic map data.

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7.0

Hisøy Beach

Small Hisøy beach area with local visitor value and island context.

7.0

Hove Beach

Important Tromøya beach and outdoor area, strong for Arendal-area summer use.

7.0

Merdø Beach

Historic island beach destination off Arendal, valuable for boat-access Sørlandet discovery.

7.0

Spornes Beach

Distinct Tromøya coastal beach with open-sea scenery and local recognition.

7.0

What makes Arendal's beaches stand out?

Arendal sits in Agder, Norway 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 Arendal or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.