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United Kingdom · Devon

Best beaches in Sidmouth

6 ranked beaches in Sidmouth, 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 Sidmouth

  1. 1

    Chit Rocks Beach

    Recognizable Sidmouth shoreline by Chit Rocks, best treated as a distinct beach area.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Jacobs Ladder Beach

    Distinct west Sidmouth beach known for red cliffs and the landmark Jacobs Ladder access.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Salcombe Mouth Beach

    Small, hard-to-reach beach at Salcombe Mouth, likely underrepresented in generic listings.

    7.0
  4. 4

    Salcombe Regis Beach

    Quiet cliff-backed beach east of Sidmouth with strong coastal-walk value.

    7.0
  5. 5

    Sidmouth Town Beach

    East Devon’s signature Regency seafront beach with cliffs, promenade, and town amenities.

    7.0
  6. 6

    Weston Mouth Beach

    Secluded undercliff beach reached by footpath, known locally for naturist use.

    7.0

What makes Sidmouth's beaches stand out?

Sidmouth 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 Sidmouth or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.