Best beaches in Freshwater

2 ranked beaches in Freshwater, Isle of Wight

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 Freshwater

1
Compton Bay
Dramatic National Trust-backed beach known for surf, cliffs and dinosaur footprint interest.
7.0
2
Freshwater Bay
Iconic chalk-cliff bay on the west Wight coast with striking scenery and clear coastal views.
7.0

What makes Freshwater's beaches stand out?

Freshwater sits in Isle of Wight, United Kingdom and is home to 2 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 Freshwater or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.