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
Duck Cove Beach
Quiet coastal area within nature park boundaries
7.0
2
Irving Nature Park Beach
Protected coastal area with multiple shoreline viewpoints
7.0
3
Mispec Beach
Popular local beach near Saint John with powerful Fundy tides
7.0
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.