Best beaches in New Forest

4 ranked beaches in New Forest, England

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 New Forest

1
Calshot Beach
Shingle spit beach with sailing heritage and Southampton Water views
7.0
2
Hurst Spit Beach
Remote shingle spit leading to Hurst Castle with dramatic Solent views
7.0
3
Keyhaven Beach
Low-key coastal spot near saltmarshes and Hurst Spit walks
7.0
4
Lepe Beach
Well-known New Forest beach with Solent views and coastal park facilities
7.0

What makes New Forest's beaches stand out?

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