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Canada · New Brunswick

Best beaches in Saint John

4 ranked beaches in Saint John, New Brunswick

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 Saint John

  1. 1

    Duck Cove Beach

    Quiet coastal area within nature park boundaries

    7.0
  2. 2

    Irving Nature Park Beach

    Protected coastal area with multiple shoreline viewpoints

    7.0
  3. 3

    Mispec Beach

    Popular local beach near Saint John with powerful Fundy tides

    7.0
  4. 4

    Saints Rest Beach

    Lesser-known coastal spot tucked away from main routes

    7.0

What makes Saint John's beaches stand out?

Saint John sits in New Brunswick, Canada 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 Saint John or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.