Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Anstey's Cove
Small limestone cove with a secluded feel close to Torquay
Babbacombe Beach
Sheltered cove-style beach with a village feel and calm water
Maidencombe Beach
Quiet red-cliff cove north of Torquay with village charm
Meadfoot Beach
Quiet Torquay bay with clear water and views toward Thatcher Rock
Oddicombe Beach
Distinctive red-cliff beach below Babbacombe with funicular access
Torre Abbey Sands
Central Torquay beach with easy access and classic English Riviera appeal
Watcombe Beach
Wooded cliff-backed cove likely missed by generic tourist lists
Torquay sits in Devon, United Kingdom and is home to 7 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 Torquay or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
