Best beaches in Cabo Polonio

5 ranked beaches in Cabo Polonio, Rocha 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 Cabo Polonio

1

Cabo Polonio Dune Beach

Remote dune-backed Cabo Polonio beach stretch with strong discovery value and low crowd pressure.

7.0

2

Cabo Polonio Main Beach

Central village-facing beach used by Cabo Polonio visitors and overnight stays.

7.0

3

Playa La Calavera

Iconic north-side Cabo Polonio beach with surf, dunes, and strong backpacker appeal.

7.0

4

Playa Norte Cabo Polonio

Wild northern Cabo Polonio beach stretch with surf value and fewer casual visitors.

7.0

5

Playa Sur

Signature south-facing Cabo Polonio beach and one of Rocha’s most important wild-coast records.

7.0

What makes Cabo Polonio's beaches stand out?

Cabo Polonio sits in Rocha Department, Uruguay and is home to 5 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 Cabo Polonio or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.