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United Kingdom · East Sussex

Best beaches in Hastings

6 ranked beaches in Hastings, East Sussex

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 Hastings

  1. 1

    Bulverhythe Beach

    A quieter western Hastings beach known for low-tide sands and big skies.

    7.0
  2. 2

    East Hill Beach

    Small beach area beneath East Hill, good for rugged Hastings coastal character.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Hastings Beach

    Historic fishing-town seafront with strong visitor recognition and beach culture.

    7.0
  4. 4

    Pelham Beach

    Central Hastings beach area close to the pier, old town and visitor amenities.

    7.0
  5. 5

    Rock-a-Nore Beach

    Old Town fishing-beach setting beneath the cliffs and net huts.

    7.0
  6. 6

    St Leonards Beach

    A stylish seafront stretch with cafes, promenade walks and easy rail access.

    7.0

What makes Hastings's beaches stand out?

Hastings sits in East Sussex, 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 Hastings or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.