← OnlyBeaches Report 2026
🏖#17 globally
BEST BEACHES IN USA 2026
The OnlyBeaches Quarterly Report ranks 2,347 mapped beaches in USA. Average OBI: 9.2. Top-scored beach: Ocean Beach. Methodology blends live wave data, water quality, Blue Flag certification and crowd intelligence.
#17
Global rank
9.2
Average OBI
2,347
Mapped beaches
0
Blue Flag sites
Country rankings
Top 10 beaches in USA 2026
The USA top 10 for Q3 2026 is compiled from live scored beaches. The country still ranks #17 globally on the headline OBI average above.
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Quotable findings — USA
- #17 in the world. USA sits at rank #17 on the OnlyBeaches Index 2026 with an average score of 9.2 across all 2,347 mapped beaches.
- Top beach: Ocean Beach.
- 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
#17 Best Beach Destination
🏖 USA · OBI avg 9.2
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