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Swell turns live marine and weather data into a single 0–100 Beach Score for
4,805+ US beaches, refreshed every 15 minutes, and rates 16
activities from swimming to surfing to fishing — so you always know where to go
and what to do when you arrive.
How Swell works
- Search any of 4,805+ US beaches, or let Swell find the best ones near you right now.
- Read the live Beach Score — marine and weather conditions distilled into one 0–100 number.
- Check today's activity ratings, tide times and a 7-day outlook before you go.
Today's top-scoring beaches in the US
- Pakala Beach, Pakala Village, HI — Beach Score 100
- Ukumehame Beach Park, Lahaina, HI — Beach Score 100
- Kauwaha Beach, Niihau, HI — Beach Score 99
- Nonopapa Beach, Niihau, HI — Beach Score 99
- Kiʻekiʻe Beach, Niihau, HI — Beach Score 99
- Mauna Lani Beach, Waikoloa Beach Resort CDP, HI — Beach Score 98
- Mokulēʻia Army Beach, Mokuleia, HI — Beach Score 98
- Polo Beach East, Mokuleia, HI — Beach Score 98
- Kumukea Beach, North Kona District, HI — Beach Score 98
- Barking Sands Beach, Kekaha, HI — Beach Score 98
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