Best beaches for tanning

Tanning is all about sun and warmth with minimal wind. Swell weighs cloud cover, UV, and temperature so you pick the brightest day.

Best beaches for tanning right now

• Vatia, Eastern District, AS — 5 / 5 for tanning
• Taputimu, Western District, AS — 4.6 / 5 for tanning
• Maliu Mai Beach, Vaitogi, AS — 4.2 / 5 for tanning
• Forbidden Island, Forbidden Island, MP — 4 / 5 for tanning
• North Laulau Beach, Saipan Municipality, MP — 4 / 5 for tanning
• Tank Beach, Saipan Municipality, MP — 4 / 5 for tanning
• Old Man by the Sea, Saipan Municipality, MP — 4 / 5 for tanning
• Tanapag Meeting Hall, Saipan Municipality, MP — 4 / 5 for tanning
• Jeffrey's Beach, Talafofo, MP — 4 / 5 for tanning
• Marine Beach, Hilaihai, MP — 4 / 5 for tanning

Ideal conditions for tanning

• Strong sun, low cloud
• Warm temperature
• Light wind

Swell rates every US beach 0–5 for tanning from live marine and weather data, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can find the best beach for tanning near you right now. Find beaches near you or browse by state.