Best beaches in Punta Negra

3 ranked beaches in Punta Negra, Maldonado

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

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Playa Punta Negra
Distinct rocky-headland beach west of Punta Ballena with surf, scenery, and quieter resort appeal.

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7.0

Playa Punta Negra Este

Eastern Punta Negra beach stretch with local identity before the Sauce de Portezuelo belt.

7.0

Playa Punta Negra Oeste

Western Punta Negra beach sector useful for boundary-safe coverage after Punta Colorada.

7.0

What makes Punta Negra's beaches stand out?

Punta Negra sits in Maldonado, Uruguay 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 Punta Negra or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.