Mathilde Renard
Senior coastal editor
Beach planning, family beaches, photo quality and practical beach choice.
About BeachFinder
BeachFinder helps you decide if a beach is worth the drive today.
The app and website are built around practical beach signals: sea temperature, air temperature, wind speed, UV index, water quality where available, surf and wave context, nearby spots, photos, parking, showers, toilets, restaurants and accessibility. The goal is simple: choose the right beach, lake or swimming spot before leaving.
Editorial approach
BeachFinder pages combine structured place data, app condition signals and editorial guidance. Safety-sensitive topics such as currents, UV and water quality are written conservatively and point users back to local flags, lifeguards and official advisories when conditions matter.
James Whitaker
Surf & swim correspondent
Waves, currents, UV exposure, water quality and swim-readiness signals.
Alessia Conti
Mediterranean editor
Amenities, water quality, destination planning and coastal access.
Diogo Ferreira
Atlantic coast editor
Surf-friendly coasts, wind exposure, timing and beach clusters.