Best beaches in Punta del Diablo

5 ranked beaches in Punta del Diablo, 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 Punta del Diablo

1

Playa de la Viuda

Punta del Diablo’s broad southern surf beach, known for strong waves, dunes, sunsets, and a wilder edge of town.

7.0

2

Playa de los Pescadores

Historic fishing beach at the village center, valued for boats, seafood culture, calm access, and classic local character.

7.0

3

Playa del Barco

Smaller named beach area near Punta del Diablo with local character and less obvious map visibility.

7.0

4

Playa del Rivero

Popular northern town beach with surf schools, beach bars, rocks, and easy access from central Punta del Diablo.

7.0

5

Playa Grande

Long, less-developed beach north of town, offering a quieter coastal walk toward the Santa Teresa area.

7.0

What makes Punta del Diablo's beaches stand out?

Punta del Diablo 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 Punta del Diablo or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.