Best beaches in Exmouth

6 ranked beaches in Exmouth, Devon

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 Exmouth

1
Dawlish Warren View Beach

Small Exmouth-side estuary beach with views toward Dawlish Warren, distinct from the Warren itself.

7.0

2

Exmouth Beach

Major East Devon resort beach with long sand, estuary views, and easy town access.

7.0

3

Maer Rocks Beach

Rocky low-tide beach area near Exmouth with pools and quieter exploration appeal.

7.0

4

Orcombe Point Beach

Beach at the Jurassic Coast gateway with cliffs, geoneedle views, and low-tide sand.

7.0

5

Sandy Bay Beach

Popular sandy resort beach below cliffs at the eastern end of Exmouth.

7.0

6

Shelly Beach

Small estuary-side beach near Exmouth docks with sheltered water and local appeal.

7.0

What makes Exmouth's beaches stand out?

Exmouth sits in Devon, United Kingdom 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 Exmouth or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.