Daily calm-water decisions powered by wind
Find the best beaches today
Calm beach picks based on today's wind direction.
PickBeach is a daily-use web app for deciding where to swim today. We match wind direction to beach orientation so you can choose the calm side right now, not after you arrive.
Choose a location to personalize today's calm-beach picks. We'll update the heading and links for faster decisions.
Updated for today
Wind-aware recommendations that refresh often
Calm-water focus
Designed for swimmers, families, and easy days
Fast decisions
Choose a beach in seconds, not hours
How PickBeach works
- 🌬️We translate wind direction into a calm-side score for each beach.
- 🧭Beach orientation tells us whether today's wind shelters or exposes it.
- ✅You get a ranked list of the best beaches today, near you or by region.
How PickBeach works
Wind-aware decisions in seconds
PickBeach turns today's wind into a calm-beach score. You see the beach side that stays smoother, plus an explanation you can trust.
1. Read today's wind
We focus on wind direction and speed, the biggest drivers of surface chop.
2. Match each beach
Orientation and shelter determine whether a beach stays calm today.
3. Rank the best
We surface the best beaches today near you or by location.
Best beaches today by location
Choose a coastline for today's calm water
Jump straight to locations where PickBeach already highlights the best beaches today.
Best beaches today in Menorca
Calm coves and wind-sheltered picks across the Balearic Islands.
Best beaches today in the Canary Islands
Trade-wind-aware picks for Tenerife, Lanzarote, and more.
Best beaches today in Cádiz
Levante vs. poniente guidance for Andalusia's coast.
Best beaches today in Spain
Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, and Andalusia in one place.
Best beaches today in Queensland
Tropical calm-water picks from Palm Cove to the Whitsundays.
Best beaches today in New South Wales
Sydney bays, sheltered coves, and coast-wide rankings.
Best beaches today in Western Australia
Perth and Rottnest Island picks built around today's breeze.
Best beaches today in Australia
State-by-state guidance for calm water.
Why wind matters for choosing a beach
Wind decides which side stays calm today
Wind direction determines whether waves build onshore or stay sheltered behind headlands. PickBeach turns that into a clear “go here today” recommendation.
Example
North wind?
Choose south-facing beaches for calmer water and easier swims.
Strong wind?
Sheltered coves and bays usually stay smoother and safer.
Light wind?
Open beaches can be just as enjoyable when the breeze is low.
FAQ
Answers for daily beach decisions
Is PickBeach a daily-use tool?
Yes. PickBeach is designed for quick, same-day decisions based on today's wind conditions.
How do you pick the best beaches today near me?
We combine wind direction, beach orientation, and distance to surface the calmest nearby options.
Does wind matter more than swell?
Wind is the fastest signal for surface chop. We use it as the core input to keep the recommendation simple and actionable.
Can I choose a country instead of “near me”?
Yes. Use the location selector to set Spain or Australia and keep the homepage focused on that area.