Best beaches in Dartmouth

1 ranked beach in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

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 Dartmouth

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Lawrencetown Beach
Nova Scotia’s top surf beach with consistent waves and wide sandy stretch

7.0

What makes Dartmouth's beaches stand out?

Dartmouth sits in Nova Scotia, Canada and is home to 1 ranked beach 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 Dartmouth or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.