Best beaches for swimming

A great swimming day means comfortable water temperature, small waves, light wind, and plenty of daylight. Swell weighs all of it so you can just dive in.

Best beaches for swimming right now

• Navesink Beach, Sea Bright, NJ — 5 / 5 for swimming
• Pines on the Severn Community Beach, Anne Arundel County, MD — 5 / 5 for swimming
• Atlantic Highlands Beach, Atlantic Highlands, NJ — 5 / 5 for swimming
• Highlands Beach, Sea Bright, NJ — 5 / 5 for swimming
• Wild Rose Shores, Anne Arundel County, MD — 5 / 5 for swimming
• Annapolis Sailing, Annapolis, MD — 5 / 5 for swimming
• Seidler Beach, Old Bridge Township, NJ — 5 / 5 for swimming
• Carr's Beach, Annapolis, MD — 5 / 5 for swimming
• North Severn Beach, District 5, MD — 5 / 5 for swimming
• Sparrows Beach, Annapolis, MD — 5 / 5 for swimming

Ideal conditions for swimming

• Warm air and water
• Small, calm waves
• Light wind
• Low UV risk with sun

Swell rates every US beach 0–5 for swimming from live marine and weather data, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can find the best beach for swimming near you right now. Find beaches near you or browse by state.