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Russia · Sakhalin Oblast

Best beaches in Matua Island

2 ranked beaches in Matua Island, Sakhalin Oblast

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 Matua Island

  1. 1

    Matua Island Beach

    One of the better-known remote central Kuril island beaches due to its volcanic landscape and expedition interest.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Matua South Beach

    Quieter southern Matua shoreline, distinct from the broader Matua Island Beach entry.

    7.0

What makes Matua Island's beaches stand out?

Matua Island sits in Sakhalin Oblast, Russia and is home to 2 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 Matua Island or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.