Best beaches in Alum Bay

1 ranked beach in Alum Bay, Isle of Wight

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 Alum Bay

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Alum Bay Beach

Famous beach below the multi-coloured cliffs near The Needles, reached by chairlift or steep path.

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What makes Alum Bay's beaches stand out?

Alum Bay sits in Isle of Wight, United Kingdom and is home to 1 ranked beach 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 Alum Bay or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.