Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Yuzhno-Kurilsk Bay Beach
Recognizable bay-facing beach area beside the main town, useful for visitors based in Yuzhno-Kurilsk.
Yuzhno-Kurilsk Beach
Main settlement beach for Kunashir and the strongest public coastal entry on the island’s western side.
Yuzhno-Kurilsk North Beach
Northern continuation of Yuzhno-Kurilsk’s shoreline, distinct from the central town beach and bay.
Yuzhno-Kurilsk Port Beach
Working-coast beach area near the port, representing the town’s real waterfront character without duplicating the main beach.
Yuzhno-Kurilsk South Beach
Southern town-edge beach stretch with local discovery value on the western Kunashir coast.
Yuzhno-Kurilsk Western Shore Beach
Quieter west-facing shoreline near the main town, useful for local discovery without duplicating the central beach.
Yuzhno-Kurilsk sits in Sakhalin Oblast, Russia and is home to 6 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 Yuzhno-Kurilsk or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
