The Best Beaches to Visit in July

1406 beaches still warm enough to swim in July: water temperatures, weather and live conditions, from Mediterranean late-season gems to tropical year-round spots.

Europe

Alcúdia BeachSpain
Alcúdia Beach
Balearic Islands · Spain
Banje BeachCroatia
Banje Beach
Dalmatia · Croatia
Banna StrandIreland
Banna Strand
Irish Coast · Ireland
Barafundle BayUnited Kingdom
Barafundle Bay
Wales · United Kingdom
Blanes BeachSpain
Blanes Beach
Catalonia · Spain
Rondinara BeachFrance
Rondinara Beach
Corsica · France

the Caribbean

Cable BeachBahamas
Cable Beach
Lucayan Archipelago · Bahamas
Chat 'N' Chill BeachBahamas
Chat 'N' Chill Beach
Lucayan Archipelago · Bahamas
Eagle BeachAruba
Eagle Beach
Lesser Antilles · Aruba
Elbow BeachBermuda
Elbow Beach
North Atlantic · Bermuda
Pink Sand BeachBahamas
Pink Sand Beach
Lucayan Archipelago · Bahamas
Horseshoe Bay BeachBermuda
Horseshoe Bay Beach
North Atlantic · Bermuda

the Indian Ocean

Anse Georgette BeachSeychelles
Anse Georgette Beach
Seychelles Inner Islands · Seychelles
Anse Lazio BeachSeychelles
Anse Lazio Beach
Seychelles Inner Islands · Seychelles
Anse Royale BeachSeychelles
Anse Royale Beach
Seychelles Inner Islands · Seychelles
Anse Volbert BeachSeychelles
Anse Volbert Beach
Seychelles Inner Islands · Seychelles
Fuvahmulah Thoondu BeachMaldives
Fuvahmulah Thoondu Beach
Maldives
Pigeon Island BeachSri Lanka
Pigeon Island Beach
Eastern Province · Sri Lanka

Asia

Çalış BeachTürkiye
Çalış Beach
Turkish Mediterranean · Türkiye
Damlataş BeachTürkiye
Damlataş Beach
Turkish Mediterranean · Türkiye
Gümüşlük Koyu BeachTürkiye
Gümüşlük Koyu Beach
Turkish Aegean · Türkiye
Kleopatra BeachTürkiye
Kleopatra Beach
Turkish Mediterranean · Türkiye
Küçük Çakıl BeachTürkiye
Küçük Çakıl Beach
Turkish Mediterranean · Türkiye
Ölüdeniz BeachTürkiye
Ölüdeniz Beach
Turkish Riviera · Türkiye

the Americas

Andrew Molera State Park BeachUnited States
Andrew Molera State Park Beach
California Coast · United States
Anna Maria Island BeachesUnited States
Anna Maria Island Beaches
Florida Gulf · United States
Sancho BeachBrazil
Sancho Beach
Brazilian Islands · Brazil
Cape Kiwanda State Natural AreaUnited States
Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area
Pacific Northwest · United States
Cape May BeachUnited States
Cape May Beach
US Mid-Atlantic Coast · United States
Coronado BeachUnited States
Coronado Beach
California Coast · United States

Africa

Kendwa BeachTanzania
Kendwa Beach
East African Coast · Tanzania
Matemwe BeachTanzania
Matemwe Beach
East African Coast · Tanzania
Nungwi BeachTanzania
Nungwi Beach
East African Coast · Tanzania
Paje BeachTanzania
Paje Beach
East African Coast · Tanzania
Tipaza BeachAlgeria
Tipaza Beach
Algerian Mediterranean · Algeria
Blanca BeachSpain
Blanca Beach
Canary Islands · Spain

the Pacific

Cook's Bay BeachFrench Polynesia
Cook's Bay Beach
Society Islands · French Polynesia
Eton BeachVanuatu
Eton Beach
Shefa Province · Vanuatu
Fare BeachFrench Polynesia
Fare Beach
Society Islands · French Polynesia
Hamoa BeachUnited States
Hamoa Beach
Hawaii · United States
Hanauma Bay Nature PreserveUnited States
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Hawaii · United States
Hāpuna BeachUnited States
Hāpuna Beach
Hawaii · United States

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I swim in July?

We list 1406 beaches with their best season in July, grouped by region with live water temperatures.

Is July 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 July?

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