The sunshine might just be inescapable this summer, so why not make the most of it and soak it all up from the best beaches right on your doorstep? When it comes to beaches, England has its fair share to impress any Brit, but it can be hard to narrow down the top spots – let alone consider where might have the warmest water for swimming and watersports.
Iglu Cruise has made that part of your travels easy by revealing the list of England’s most beautiful beaches with the warmest waters throughout the summer. Who needs to hop on a flight when there are so many breathtaking spots at home? Beaches across Cornwall dominate the list for their soft sands and warm waters, more than anywhere else in the country. With this comes Porthcurno Beach, which has average summer sea temperatures of 16.6°C.
This beach is world-renowned for its soft golden sands and scenic views, surrounded by cliffs. Not to mention, it’s a great spot for finding shells and building sandcastles with its fine white sands.
Alongside it are popular sun spots, Fristral Beach and Perranporth Beach, both with sea temperatures at 16.4°C. Fristral Beach, also known as Fristal Bay, can be found on the north coast of Cornwall, close to Newquay, and is famous for being a surfing hot spot.
So much so that, thanks to its consistent waves, it often hosts major international competitions in the sport with an entire suite built on-site for competitors and judges. As well as this, it’s the very same beach that hosts Cornwall’s Boardmasters Festival each year.
Rivalling for that top swimming spot in England was Devon, with two beaches making the list. Woolacombe Beach and Tunnels Beaches are considered some of the best for warm waters and beautiful scenery at 16.3 degrees.
Woolacombe Beach stretches for almost three miles against the backdrop of hills and is a popular spot for families. It can get busy during the summer months, but with such a long stretch, there’s plenty of room.
Other beaches that made the list can be found in Essex, including Frinton-on-Sea Beach and Clacton-on-Sea Beach, while Crosby Beach in Merseyside also made the ultimate list. Both Essex beaches can expect warmer water temperatures of 16.1°C, while Merseyside drops a little bit colder at 15.6°C.
Joining them were the vibrant Brighton Beach and, unexpectedly, the South End waters of Camber Sands in Essex. These two destinations are on the lower end of the warm waters throughout the summer at 15.6°C.