The Best Beaches to Visit in April

175 beaches still warm enough to swim in April: water temperatures, weather and live conditions, from Mediterranean late-season gems to tropical year-round spots.

the Caribbean

Accra BeachBarbados
Accra Beach
Lesser Antilles · Barbados
Englishman's BayTrinidad & Tobago
Englishman's Bay
Tobago · Trinidad & Tobago
Johnny Cay BeachColombia
Johnny Cay Beach
Colombian Caribbean · Colombia
Bávaro BeachDominican Republic
Bávaro Beach
La Altagracia · Dominican Republic
Crash Boat BeachPuerto Rico
Crash Boat Beach
Greater Antilles · Puerto Rico
Flamenco BeachPuerto Rico
Flamenco Beach
Greater Antilles · Puerto Rico

the Indian Ocean

Mirissa BeachSri Lanka
Mirissa Beach
Southern Province · Sri Lanka
Ahangama BeachSri Lanka
Ahangama Beach
Southern Province · Sri Lanka
Alles BeachSri Lanka
Alles Beach
Eastern Province · Sri Lanka
Anse Grosse Roche BeachSeychelles
Anse Grosse Roche Beach
Seychelles Inner Islands · Seychelles
Anse Possession BeachSeychelles
Anse Possession Beach
Seychelles Inner Islands · Seychelles
Dickwella BeachSri Lanka
Dickwella Beach
Southern Province · Sri Lanka

Asia

Kem BeachVietnam
Kem Beach
Gulf of Thailand · Vietnam
Palawan BeachSingapore
Palawan Beach
South China Sea · Singapore
Coral BeachMalaysia
Coral Beach
South China Sea · Malaysia
Elephant BeachIndia
Elephant Beach
Andaman and Nicobar Islands · India
Chaweng BeachThailand
Chaweng Beach
Gulf of Thailand · Thailand
Kabira BeachJapan
Kabira Beach
Ryukyu Islands · Japan

the Americas

Bahia Honda State Park BeachUnited States
Bahia Honda State Park Beach
Florida Keys · United States
Half Moon Bay BeachHonduras
Half Moon Bay Beach
Bay Islands · Honduras
Harry Harris BeachUnited States
Harry Harris Beach
Florida Keys · United States
Bocagrande BeachColombia
Bocagrande Beach
Colombian Caribbean · Colombia
Ingleses BeachBrazil
Ingleses Beach
Brazilian Atlantic · Brazil
Fort Jefferson BeachUnited States
Fort Jefferson Beach
Florida Keys · United States

Africa

Makadi BeachEgypt
Makadi Beach
Red Sea · Egypt
Sahl Hasheesh BeachEgypt
Sahl Hasheesh Beach
Red Sea · Egypt
Valle Gran Rey BeachSpain
Valle Gran Rey Beach
Canary Islands · Spain
Noordhoek BeachSouth Africa
Noordhoek Beach
Western Cape · South Africa
Pelican Point BeachNamibia
Pelican Point Beach
Erongo Region · Namibia
Cleopatra BeachEgypt
Cleopatra Beach
South Sinai · Egypt

the Pacific

Bells BeachAustralia
Bells Beach
Great Ocean Road · Australia
Burleigh Heads BeachAustralia
Burleigh Heads Beach
Australian East Coast · Australia
Coolangatta BeachAustralia
Coolangatta Beach
Australian East Coast · Australia
Hamoa BeachUnited States
Hamoa Beach
Hawaii · United States
Hāpuna BeachUnited States
Hāpuna Beach
Hawaii · United States
Ho'okipa Beach ParkUnited States
Ho'okipa Beach Park
Hawaii · United States

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I swim in April?

We list 175 beaches with their best season in April, grouped by region with live water temperatures.

Is April a good month for the beach?

It depends on the sea — the Mediterranean, Caribbean and tropics each peak at different times. Use the regional sections above to choose.

Which sea is warmest in April?

Tropical destinations stay warm year-round; the regional tables show where the water is mildest in April.