Top UK beaches to find love this summer – Barry Island at #7!

Surf’s up for singles! Your beach bae awaits…

With the recent heatwave across the UK, the beach has been the perfect place to be, particularly for singles. In fact, it seems those dipping their toes in the ocean to cool down are keeping one eye on the waves and the other on the lookout for a potential new Crush to kick off their summer of love.

We’ve all seen the romantic beach scenes from Grease and The Notebook, right? Well, if you want your own magical movie moment, it’s never been easier to know where to look.

One of the leading dating apps, happn, which relies on its geolocation tool to show users potential Crushes they have crossed paths with, has revealed the top beaches across the UK where singles are most likely to find each other according to their geolocation data.

As you build a sandcastle under your beach umbrella, your next Crush could be a few waves away! So, if you’re looking for love as you float in the sea this summer, these are the beaches where you have the greatest chance of meeting someone:

Marine Ravinet, Head of Trends at happn, said: “The beach is the perfect place to relax and cool down, so why not keep an eye out for potential romance while you’re there too? Our latest app data shows Crushes are being made all across the UK as singles enjoy some sea and sand this summer. After months of restrictions, it’s time to take a chance and look for love wherever you go… even at the beach! Who knows, your perfect partner could be enjoying an ice cream on the beach towel next to you!”