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United Kingdom · North Yorkshire

Best beaches in Whitby

2 ranked beaches in Whitby, North Yorkshire

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 Whitby

  1. 1

    Tate Hill Beach

    Small sheltered beach inside Whitby harbour often missed beside the main beach.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Whitby Beach

    Iconic Yorkshire resort beach below Whitby Abbey and the old town.

    7.0

What makes Whitby's beaches stand out?

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