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United Kingdom · East Sussex

Best beaches in Newhaven

2 ranked beaches in Newhaven, 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 Newhaven

  1. 1

    Newhaven Beach

    Harbour-side shingle beach area valued locally despite limited mainstream visibility.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Tide Mills Beach

    Atmospheric beach by the abandoned Tide Mills village and open coastal flats.

    7.0

What makes Newhaven's beaches stand out?

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