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Beach season is the perfect time to switch up your nails with fun, tropical designs. Whether you’re heading on vacation or just want to bring some beachy vibes to your everyday look, the right nail design can instantly put you in a summer mood. Think bright colors, ocean-inspired patterns, seashells, and even playful 3D details that scream sunshine and relaxation.
This post has over 35 gorgeous beach nail ideas that are perfect for your next manicure. Whether you love minimal designs with soft pastels or bold, tropical patterns that pop, there’s something here for everyone. From classic ombré blues to cute summer-themed nail art, these looks will have you ready for the beach in no time.
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So, if you’re looking for the ultimate beachy manicure, you’re in the right place! Keep scrolling to find the best nail ideas to match your summer style—you’re going to want to try them all!
The Best Beach Nails You Must Try Right Now!
40) Sea Vibes via Stacey
Image and nail art via @staceymachin
39) Tropics Ready via Kate
Image and nail art via @nailsby._kate
38) Holographic Shells via Caroline
Image and nail art via @nailsbycaroline_
37) Delicate Starfish via Bethany
Image and nail art via @_nailsbybethany
36) Nude Beach Shells via Annabel
Image and nail art via @nails_by_annabel_m
35) Beach Day Nails via Stacey
Image and nail art via @staceymachin
34) Chrome Shells via Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
33) Aqua Nails via Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
32) Mermaid Sparkle via Aistė
Image and nail art via @heygreatnails
31) Gold Details via Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
30) Wave Tips via Dayanna
Image and nail art via @disseynails
29) Soft Beach via Melanie
Image and nail art via @overglowedit
28) Beach treasure via Annabel
Image and nail art via @nails_by_annabel_m
27) Pretty in Pink via Pearlie Pressed
Image and nail art via @pearliepressed
26) 3D Perfect via Tranquility Nail Bar
Image and nail art via @tranquilitynailbar
25) Beachy Blues via Stacey
Image and nail art via @staceymachin
24) Pink and Purple Beachy via Aistė
Image and nail art via @heygreatnails
23) 3D Florals via Phoebe
Image and nail art via @phoebesummernails
22) Ocean Tips via Sarah
Image and nail art via @heluviee
21) Strawberry dreams via Sarah
Image and via @heluviee
20) Dreamy via Sissi
Image and nail art via @sl.nailart
19) She sells sea shells by Sarah
Image and nail art via @heluviee
18) Tropical Florals via Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
17) Blue sea shells via Aistė
Image and nail art via @heygreatnails
16) Pink Beach via Bry
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
15) Salty Girl Nails via Stacey
Image and nail art via @staceymachin
14) Barbie Beach via Charlotte
Image and nail art via @pressedbycharlotte_
13) Nude Shells via Alison
Image and nail art via @nailsbyalsn
12) Beach Sunset via Aistė
Image and nail art via @heygreatnails
11) Natural Shells via Cerise
Image and nail art via @glossytipped
10) Shells and Starfish via Charlotte
Image and nail art via @beautyspace_charlotte
9) Ocean Blue via Pearlie Pressed
Image and nail art via @pearliepressed
8) Pink Sparkle via Aistė
Image and nail art via @heygreatnails
7) Fun Details via Patrycja
Image and via @finewinenails
6) Ocean shells via Aistė
Image and nail art via @heygreatnails
5) Bright & Beachy via Marnie
Image and nail art via @thenaillologist
4) Turquoise Sea Shell Stips via Dayanna
Image and nail art via @disseynails
3) Lemon Tips via Alexandra
Image and nail art via @thehotblend
2) Fun and Bright via Melanie
Image and nail art via @overglowedit
1) Beachy Pink via Stacey
Image and nail art via @staceymachin
We hope you loved all of these stunning beach nail designs! There’s so many fun patterns to choose from that will immediately boost your mood and get you into the beach spirit.