Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Lilleskog Beach
Low-key sandy beach west of central Ystad, useful for avoiding the busiest Sandskogen stretch.
Sandhammaren Beach
Skåne’s signature dune-backed white-sand beach and one of Sweden’s most searched coastal highlights.
Sandskogen East Beach
Quieter eastern continuation of Ystad’s main beach zone, kept as one broader named stretch.
Sandskogen West Beach
Useful local beach section west of the resort area without splitting into micro-access points.
Sandskogens Havsbad
Recognized Ystad Sandskog bathing area with established beach infrastructure.
Ystad Marina Beach
Small central seaside bathing beach near Ystad harbor and town facilities.
Ystad Saltsjöbad Beach
Classic seaside-resort beach directly by Ystad Saltsjöbad.
Ystad Sandskog Beach
Long sandy strand beside Ystad’s pine forest and beach-hotel area, strong for coastal holidays.
Ystad sits in Skåne County, Sweden and is home to 8 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 Ystad or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
