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United Kingdom · Tyne and Wear

Best beaches in Sunderland

6 ranked beaches in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

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 Sunderland

  1. 1

    Grangetown Beach

    Under-the-radar shoreline south of Hendon with a more industrial coastal feel.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Hendon Beach

    Open sandy Sunderland beach south of the city centre, less crowded than Roker.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Roker Beach

    Classic Sunderland seafront beach beside Roker Pier and cafes.

    7.0
  4. 4

    Ryhope Beach

    Low-key beach below Ryhope cliffs with a rugged local coastline character.

    7.0
  5. 5

    Seaburn Beach

    Broad sandy city beach with a lively promenade and family facilities.

    7.0
  6. 6

    Wearmouth Beach

    City-adjacent sandy foreshore near the mouth of the River Wear and Roker.

    7.0

What makes Sunderland's beaches stand out?

Sunderland sits in Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom and is home to 6 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 Sunderland or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.