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Brazil · Paraíba

Best beaches in João Pessoa

3 ranked beaches in João Pessoa, Paraíba

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 João Pessoa

  1. 1

    Praia de Cabo Branco

    A family-friendly beach with beautiful white sand

    7.0
  2. 2

    Praia de Tambaú

    Famous for its beach clubs and vibrant nightlife

    7.0
  3. 3

    Praia do Jacaré

    Great for sunset views over the water

    7.0

What makes João Pessoa's beaches stand out?

João Pessoa sits in Paraíba, Brazil and is home to 3 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 João Pessoa or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.