Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) โ a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Bulverhythe Beach
A quieter western Hastings beach known for low-tide sands and big skies.
East Hill Beach
Small beach area beneath East Hill, good for rugged Hastings coastal character.
Hastings Beach
Historic fishing-town seafront with strong visitor recognition and beach culture.
Pelham Beach
Central Hastings beach area close to the pier, old town and visitor amenities.
Rock-a-Nore Beach
Old Town fishing-beach setting beneath the cliffs and net huts.
St Leonards Beach
A stylish seafront stretch with cafes, promenade walks and easy rail access.
Hastings sits in East Sussex, United Kingdom and is home to 6 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index โ 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 Hastings or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
