Best beaches in Freshwater

2 ranked beaches in Freshwater, 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 Freshwater

Endless Beaches. Endless Vibes.

32,000+ beaches scored live by ocean data — every wave, every weekend.

Explore

Map View
Report 2026
Blue Flag
Reels
Events

Destinations

Asia
Europe
North America
Oceania

Resources

Plan a Trip
Journal
Surf
Family

Company

Compton Bay

Dramatic National Trust-backed beach known for surf, cliffs and dinosaur footprint interest.

7.0

Freshwater Bay

Iconic chalk-cliff bay on the west Wight coast with striking scenery and clear coastal views.

7.0

What makes Freshwater's beaches stand out?

Freshwater sits in Isle of Wight, 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 Freshwater or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.