Best beaches in Plymouth

3 ranked beaches in Plymouth, Devon

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 Plymouth

1
Bovisand Beach
Accessible sandy bay near Plymouth with views across the Sound
7.0
2
Cellar Beach
Small secluded cove near Noss Mayo and Newton Ferrers
7.0
3
Mothecombe Beach
Beautiful Erme estuary beach with soft sand and a protected setting
7.0

What makes Plymouth's beaches stand out?

Plymouth sits in Devon, United Kingdom 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 Plymouth or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.