Best beaches in Pocitos

8 ranked beaches in Pocitos, Montevideo Department

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 Pocitos

1
Playa Pocitos

Montevideo’s most iconic urban beach and the anchor record for the Pocitos–Punta Carretas coast.

7.0

2

Pocitos Central Beach

Central Pocitos beach zone with the strongest everyday urban beach activity.

7.0

3

Pocitos East Beach

Eastern Pocitos beachfront stretch with high local use and strong visitor recognition.

7.0

4

Pocitos North Beach

Northern Pocitos-side beach stretch useful for curated coverage without creating access-point records.

7.0

5

Pocitos Rambla Beach

Rambla-facing Pocitos beach stretch with clear visitor value and easy city access.

7.0

6

Pocitos Small Beach

Smaller Pocitos beach pocket with local use, included without duplicating minor access points.

7.0

7

Pocitos South Beach

Southern Pocitos stretch near Punta Carretas with local beach identity and lower crowd pressure.

7.0

8

Pocitos West Beach

Western Pocitos stretch near Punta Carretas with strong beach-walk and sunset appeal.

7.0

What makes Pocitos's beaches stand out?

Pocitos sits in Montevideo Department, Uruguay and is home to 8 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 Pocitos or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.