Jersey Beach Guide: 19 Best Beaches in Jersey

We’ve got to start with one of our favourites and one of Jersey’s best kept secrets.  Nestled in a tiny bay, this can be quite a suntrap.  And of course the best beaches are always the hardest to get to, with access being a little tricky and may not suit those with reduced mobility or those with younger children.  However once you’ve negotiated the steep steps down from the car park, you’ll be rewarded is a beautifully sheltered south-facing beach with its golden sand, shallow clear water that you’ll be eager to cool off in.  This beach is quiet and is the perfect place for a romantic picnic… don’t forget you’ve got to make the climb back up at the end of the day!

The unique beauty of Ouasisne Bay is postcard perfect and every visitor should be sure to cross this off the must see list in Jersey.  The magic of this beach is that at low tide, the adjoining beach St Brelade’s Bay become connected and you can walk across to the other beach.  The sand is pale and   The pine rich headland that you’ll walk along to get to the beach is truly beautiful, and if you continue along the sea wall you’ll find a locals’ favourite, The Smugglers Inn.  For those looking for a romantic way to end a day at the beach and enjoy a glass or two of wine then this is perfect.  One of the locals low tide, or you can access them both via the pine-rich headland, continuing along the sea wall next to the protected L’Ouaisné Common towards locals’ favourite, The Smugglers Inn (the perfect end to a romantic day on the beach). The sand is pale and bright and the contrast between the smooth sand underfoot and the brilliance of the blue summer sea is just stunning.

The unique beauty of Ouasisne Bay is postcard perfect and every visitor should be sure to cross this off the must see list in Jersey.  The magic of this beach is that at low tide, the adjoining beach St Brelade’s Bay become connected and you can walk across to the other beach.  The sand is pale and   The pine rich headland that you’ll walk along to get to the beach is truly beautiful, and if you continue along the sea wall you’ll find a locals’ favourite, The Smugglers Inn.  For those looking for a romantic way to end a day at the beach and enjoy a glass or two of wine then this is perfect.  One of the locals low tide, or you can access them both via the pine-rich headland, continuing along the sea wall next to the protected L’Ouaisné Common towards locals’ favourite, The Smugglers Inn (the perfect end to a romantic day on the beach). The sand is pale and bright and the contrast between the smooth sand underfoot and the brilliance of the blue summer sea is just stunning.

Described by locals as the stairway to heaven! Ignore the fact you’ll be walking down, and the saying still stands true.   This beach is not only beautiful and well worth the long climb down to experience sheltered suntrap, it also has a little history you should know.  Janvrin’s Tomb was the resting place of the Captain of the Esther, Philippe Janvrin.  A trading boat that had sailed across from the island of Jersey to France.  However, during the outbreak of the plague that hit Europe in the 18^th Century, ships were not allowed back into Jersey’s shores in order for the island to protect itself against the plague.  Captain Janvrin stopped at what on a little rock, which has become known as Janvrin’s Tomb as he passed away during his second day of quarantine.

If you decide to visit this beach then we’d highly recommend the Portelet Bay Café, serving wood fired pizza and delicious seafood salads (all of which is caught locally!).  If you’re looking for a family favourite we’d say grab lunch or dinner in the Portelet Inn which can be found at the top of the steps.

We don’t need to say much about this amazing beach, only that it was voted No.3 in TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, therefore you’d be crazy not to take a visit.  This is probably one of the islands nicest beaches, and perhaps one of the busiest for that reason in the summer months,  Its soft sand, beach activities, nearby cafes and restaurants there is something for everyone to enjoy and watch the world go by.  On top of this it’s one of the preferred beaches to swim in, because of its clear waters.  If you’re looking for a quiet out of the way kind of beach, then we’d recommend you give this one a miss, although you’ll find us down there soaking up the rays as this beach catches the sunshine for the whole day.

One of the biggest beaches on the island, with a bright south-facing sand which stretches from the Capital St Helier all the way to St Aubin – so there’s plenty of space!  And the good thing for those that like to sunbathe there is sun pretty much all day long.  But If your thinking of taking the little ones bring your parasol as the beach is very 4open and shade is limited even along the beach wall.  There’s no need for a picnic there are some fantastic cafes along the promenade with a wide selection for all appetites.  Locals tip… the softest sand is found around the Gunsite café near Beumont, and if you’re looking for some water sports action you’ll find jet ski and water-skiing hire very close by from Jersey Sea Sport Centre.

The Victoria pool is a tidal marine pool which can be found on the eastern side of St Aubins bay.  Having been lovingly restored fairly recently, this is in fact one of the largest marine lakes in the whole of the UK!   Its horseshoe shape protective wall, allows beach-goers to swim and bathe in a protected area, but still the feel of swimming in the sea!  Its great for swimmers, as by being separated from the rest of the ocean you don’t have the worry of currents or that wave that catches you by surprise.

The pool was opened to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897.  It has a sandy bottom, and reaches a maximum depth of 3 metres.  Worth checking the times of high tide, as it becomes completely submerged three hours each side of high tide.

This swimming spot is overlooked by nearby Elizabeth Castle, which was built some 300 years ago on this rocky inlet.  The castle has protected Jersey throughout many wars and well worth a visit.  In fact you can visit the castle by taking the ferry at high tide, or at low tide you can in fact walk out on the causeway.

Another beach, well more of a swimming pool in the sea! Again close to the Captain St Helier, so makes it ideal for picking up picnic supplies to enjoy your day.

The pool was built in the 1890s by the Jersey Swimming Club, in response to the tragic event when two young boys drowned.  The club was formed and since then has helped develop swimming as a sport in Jersey. The facilities make it a great day out, and in many ways you have the best of both worlds in the sense that you can enjoy the clean fresh sea water which is replaced by the tide and you can relax on the pool steps whilst enjoying a bite to eat.  Perfect if your not a big fan of sand!

With the facilities close by this is a firm favourite for families, and for those with children there is a lifeguard on duty during the main summer months.

Being the home to Jersey Surfboard Club, St Ouen’s beach is a natural playground for surfers and adrenaline seekers.  Being one of the best beaches to learn to surf in Jersey, you can see why people keep coming back for more.  Explore the sand dunes, and enjoy the Atlantic backdrop as you enjoy  a coastal walk whatever time of year you visit.  Please note that the sea here does have strong currents make this beach somewhat hazardous at times, so do make sure you still to flagged zones where a RNLI lifeguard will keep an eye on you.

This small natural harbour is one of the smaller beaches on the island.  Not the place to come if your looking for somewhere to swim in the sea, but it is somewhere to come and eat some of the islands best seafood dishes in the Bonne Nuit Beach Café.  And to top it all the views over lunch are beautiful, watch the world go by and the small fishing boats returning their days catch, while others cast their lines out along the harbour wall.

Nestled on the North Coast of the island, you’ll find your way down to the beach through a winding hill and some quite steep steps.  At the bottom you’ll be welcomed with a delightful and somewhat charming bay, with its pebbles and striking clifftops you’ll feel on an adventure.  In fact the cliff is the tallest on the island standing 400 feet tall.

Not the ideal beach to sunbath and we’d only recommend experienced swimmers to enjoy as the water becomes deep very quickly.   For the explorers amongst us you’ll find an array of rock pools to discover some of the local marine life.  So those looking to explore the windy coast roads this is a little gem that’s worth the steep climb down to discover a memorable holiday spot.

One of the more popular beaches in the North of Jersey, with its sheltered sands and plenty of rock polls for all the kids (and the big kids!) to explore its perfect for families.  Plus you’ll get a break from the sun in the late afternoon as the cliff shadows the beach.

Its great little cafes, local pubs serving snacks, lunches or dinners this is a firm favourite with both locals and visitors.  We’d recommend a early morning swim to work up an appetite to enjoy brunch at the nearby café.

This beautiful and delightful beach can be reached by you guessed it a long flight of steps.  The sandy cove, lined with rock polls and sea caves brings out the explorer in all of us.  Enjoy a bite to eat at the top of the cliff, which line the beach and give it some striking contrasts to the sandy bay.  Like most Jersey beach visits we recommend you plan your day out in advance by checking the tidal times.

This beach is completely covered at high tide and we wouldn’t want you to miss out!  The sea is calm at times so perfect for taking a dip and cooling off after the walk down those steps.  At times the waves can pick up and you’ll notice the beach gets taken over by surfers.  If you’re a photographer or looking for more likes on your Instagram posts, then this definitely the beach to visit.  The largest sea cave and waterfalls are truly magnificent and you’ll feel in paradise.

This quaint fishing village lined with beach huts and small harbour cottages, its more of a place to soak up the charm with a walk along the harbour wall.  You’ve certainly got the best of both worlds’ here so pack your bucket and spade as there is plenty of space for the young children to play and build a sandcastle.

Enjoy a bite to eat in one of the restaurants or cafes, and on a sunny clear day you’ll be able to see France on the horizon Rozel offers brilliant vistas towards France. On high tide you’ll notice it’s a favourite for the anglers to cast their lines out in the hope of catching some tasty sea bass.

If you’re after a beach that’s likely to be less busy (we won’t make it sound too impressive in this guide then!) and a quieter spot to soak up the coastal atmosphere then this is the beach for you.  It’s somewhat of a local secret, where you go to enjoy a book in the morning sun away from everyone.  Surrounded by the green trees and the a decent stretch of sand, after you’ve finished your book go for a dip in the sea.

Sitting on the northeast side of the island, this popular beach is a great spot for families and children.  At high tide the beach appears to be a pebble beach, and then once the tide disappears the magic happens as the beautiful soft sandy beach is revealed.   And for those that love to explore sea life, you’ll find some fantastic rock polls to find all sorts of marine life.

Overlooking looking the beach is the Martello Tower standing bold with its red and white coloured stripes. This famous Jersey landmark still to this day acts as a day marker to help guide boats and ships safely around this area.

In addition to the excellent beach, the facilities are equally as impressive including the delightful café. With seating inside and out, ‘Driftwood Café’ offers fantastic food delivered with a friendly service. We love a fry up down at this beach whilst admiring the views and watching the morning pass by.  There is plenty of parking which is great for whatever time of the day you decide to visit.

You’ll notice other historical sites near the beach including the ruins of gun emplacements which were built by the Germans during their occupation of the island during the World War II.

You’ll find this beach on the southernmost point of the island, and ‘Green Island’ sits at the end of a two mile stretch of soft white sand.  Because it was one of the islands favourite beaches, hugely popular with locals and visitors it does mean there is plenty of parking (but get there early on a sunny day or you might find yourself having to park far away!)  This sheltered beach makes it a sunbathers paradise, benefiting from its south facing location – so make sure you bring your sunscreen!

The name ‘Green Island’ comes from the grassy islet that you’ll see just on the edge of the coastline. Its usually surrounded by water, but can easily be reached at low tide so well worth exploring.  Graves have been discovered on the islet which date as far back as the bronze age.  Please do read the signs if you venture out to green island, and leave yourself enough time to make it back to shore as the tide races in very quickly and people have become trapped.

The movie perfect surroundings including the rock pools and sea gullies along with the crystal clear waters are the reason everyone likes to visit.  At low tide, several miles of reefs become exposed showing the fascinating world of under the sea a big favourite with kids holidaying in Jersey, and a rememberable day out for the whole family.

Quite a small beach on the East of the island, it has a sandy area but the real draw to this beach is the amazing rock pools there are to discover in this natural playground.  Please do take care with the tides, as it comes right up to the harbour wall.  There is free parking and the beach is easy to get to.  Make sure you take time to stroll along the beautiful pier.

No need to bring a packed lunch as you’ll find a small beach kiosk on the Harbour run by Timmy a local musician, which serves quality food at decent prices including bacon rolls, burgers, the classic fish finger rolls (you’re never too old for a fish finger roll!) and our favourite the ‘Monster Burger’, plus all the usual tea, coffee and snack options.  The staff are great and really friendly making your beach visit extra special.

A broad stretch of sand along Grouville Bay that leads to Gorey harbour, with Mont Orgueil Castle as an impressive backdrop. The castle makes this another beach that’s a must visit for those interested in the history of Jersey, one of the world’s finest examples of a medieval castle, Mont Orgueil has cast its shadow over the village of Gorey for over 800 years.

With lots of parking making access easy, beach cafes and kiosks to save packing your lunch, and a children’s’ beachside playground this is a perfect spot to soak up some history and make excellent family memories.