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United Kingdom · Devon

Best beaches in Ilfracombe

5 ranked beaches in Ilfracombe, 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 Ilfracombe

  1. 1

    Broadsands Beach

    Steep-access cove with clear water and a secluded feel

    7.0
  2. 2

    Hele Bay

    Compact sheltered bay east of Ilfracombe with rock pools and easy access

    7.0
  3. 3

    Rapparee Cove

    Small harbour-side cove often missed by visitors staying in town

    7.0
  4. 4

    Tunnels Beaches

    Historic hand-carved tidal pools and sheltered coves make it uniquely memorable

    7.0
  5. 5

    Wildersmouth Beach

    Central Ilfracombe cove useful for town-based beach visits

    7.0

What makes Ilfracombe's beaches stand out?

Ilfracombe sits in Devon, United Kingdom and is home to 5 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 Ilfracombe or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.