Best beaches in Harwich

2 ranked beaches in Harwich, Essex

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 Harwich

1
Dovercourt Bay Beach

Historic resort bay with distinctive lighthouses and a broad sandy shore.

7.0

2

Harwich Beach

Historic harbour-town beach with shipping views and old-town atmosphere.

7.0

What makes Harwich's beaches stand out?

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