Best beaches in Hornsea

2 ranked beaches in Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

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Hornsea Beach

Major East Yorkshire resort beach with promenade, sea defences and easy town access.

7.0

Hornsea South Beach

Quieter southern stretch of Hornsea’s beachfront away from the busiest promenade area.

7.0

What makes Hornsea's beaches stand out?

Hornsea sits in East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom and is home to 2 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 Hornsea or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.