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United Kingdom · Brighton and Hove

Best beaches in Brighton

4 ranked beaches in Brighton, Brighton and Hove

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 Brighton

  1. 1

    Black Rock Beach

    Eastern Brighton beach near the marina, known for open views and a less crowded feel.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Brighton Beach

    The county’s best-known urban seafront, central to Brighton’s visitor identity.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Brighton Naturist Beach

    Established naturist beach east of central Brighton with clear visitor intent.

    7.0
  4. 4

    Kemp Town Beach

    Local Brighton beach zone with a distinctive Kemp Town community feel.

    7.0

What makes Brighton's beaches stand out?

Brighton sits in Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom and is home to 4 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 Brighton or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.