Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Burghead Beach
A peaceful beach near the village of Burghead, ideal for beach walks and enjoying the natural surroundings.
Findhorn Beach
A peaceful beach known for its natural beauty and ideal for family visits and dog walking.
Grantown Beach
A small, hidden beach ideal for those looking for peace and quiet surrounded by nature.
Hopeman Beach
A quiet, family-friendly beach with scenic views and calm waters, perfect for a peaceful day out.
Forres sits in Scotland, United Kingdom and is home to 4 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 Forres or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
