Best beaches in Tynemouth

3 ranked beaches in Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear

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 Tynemouth

1
King Edward's Bay
Sheltered sandy cove beneath Tynemouth Priory with strong visitor appeal.
7.0
2
Sharpness Point Beach
Tiny rocky beach around the Tynemouth headland, best for coastal exploring.
7.0
3
Tynemouth Longsands
North East surf classic with a long sandy sweep below Tynemouth.
7.0

What makes Tynemouth's beaches stand out?

Tynemouth sits in Tyne and Wear, 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 Tynemouth or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.