Best beaches in Whitley Bay

4 ranked beaches in Whitley Bay, 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 Whitley Bay

1
Brown's Bay
Rock-framed bay north of Whitley Bay with coastal path scenery.
7.0
2
Curry's Point Beach
Small rocky-shore beach near St Mary's Island that generic lists often skip.
7.0
3
St Mary's Island Beach
Tidal beach setting around the lighthouse and causeway at St Mary's Island.
7.0
4
Whitley Bay Beach
Major resort beach backed by promenade, cafes, and easy Metro access.
7.0

What makes Whitley Bay's beaches stand out?

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