← OnlyBeaches Report 2026
🏖#7 globally
BEST BEACHES IN URUGUAY 2026
The OnlyBeaches Quarterly Report ranks 374 mapped beaches in Uruguay. Average OBI: 9.5. Top-scored beach: Playa Punta Colorada. Methodology blends live wave data, water quality, Blue Flag certification and crowd intelligence.
#7
Global rank
9.5
Average OBI
374
Mapped beaches
0
Blue Flag sites
Country rankings
Top 10 beaches in Uruguay 2026
The Uruguay top 10 for Q3 2026 is compiled from live scored beaches. The country still ranks #7 globally on the headline OBI average above.
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Quotable findings — Uruguay
- #7 in the world. Uruguay sits at rank #7 on the OnlyBeaches Index 2026 with an average score of 9.5 across all 374 mapped beaches.
- Top beach: Playa Punta Colorada.
- Best months to visit (global pattern): October to March score above 7.9 on the OBI crowd pillar. July and August dip below 6.0 globally — overcrowded conditions.
Source: OnlyBeaches Quarterly Report 2026 · onlybeaches.com/report/2026 · Methodology: /methodology
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OnlyBeaches Award 2026
#7 Best Beach Destination
🏖 Uruguay · OBI avg 9.5
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