Best 140 Simple Beach Nails Designs & Ideas

We were all just warming up the cold air in our cozy knitted blankets. But before we realize it, winter has passed and summer is just around the corner.

We all know what that means! Yes, calendars are turning their pages, signaling people to prepare for a hot summer vacation outfitted with the best beach accessories.

And a perfect beach vacation requires cool, shiny and beautiful nails in harmony with the ocean, sea and waves. It’s time for casual shore visits, beach parties, and sand castles, but not before you see these themed nail designs.

Have fun getting your nails done!

Beach Nails

If you are planning a beach party with your friends or family and want inspiration to rock your beach wear with a perfect nail design to meet summer, beach, sea and ocean, you are in the right place.

We have stunning beach-themed nail polishes, summer nail polishes and toenail designs in perfect summer colors for you!

But before we move forward, learn some nail hacks and tips to save your nail art and nails from all the sand and water.

Protect Your Nail Art From Beach Water, Sand and Sun

When we go to the beaches and pool parties in the summer, our first instinct is to apply SPF and moisturizer.

Heck, some of us won’t even do that because we’re going to get in the water and it’ll all be washed away, so why apply in the first place, right?

However, harsh sun rays, water surf and sand can damage the cuticle of nails and even dry them out. Here’s how to protect your nails against deterioration or drying out on the beach:

Always apply a nail strengthener before going to the beach.
Don’t forget to moisturize your cuticles
Prefer to paint your nails with UV protected nail polish.
A sheer thin top coat is a must before heading to the beach in the morning.

Now, check out some simple, easy, cute, bright and colorful summer beach nails:

1. Calming Ocean Nails (Idea 1)

These blue beach nails can rock all your summer outfits, swimsuits, sundresses and polo shirts!

2. Calming Ocean Nails (Idea 2)

3. Pink Dream Nails (Idea 1)

This Pink gel polish art is nail design in style that never gets old!

Pro tip: This LED nail dryer will give you perfect salon-like nails without damaging nails or skin.

4. Pink Dream Nails (Idea 2)

5. We All Scream for Ice-Cream (Idea 1)

Try these cute and easy beach short nail designs for the love of ice cream.

6. We All Scream for Ice-Cream (Idea 2)

7. We All Scream for Ice-Cream (Idea 3)

8. Cool Nail Designs for a Cool Beach Party (Idea 1)

Take your summer rainbow with you in the form of these beach nails.

9. Cool Nail Designs for a Cool Beach Party (Idea 2)

10. Match the Waves (Idea 1)

These blue nail designs are your must-have nail beauty for beach vacation.

11. Match the Waves (Idea 2)

12. The Absolute Nail Beauty (Idea 1)

13. The Absolute Nail Beauty (Idea 2)

14. For the Mermaid In You (Idea 1)

Our love for Disney princess Ariel demands awesome mermaid nail art ideas like these in our beach nails guide.

15. For the Mermaid In You (Idea 2)

16. Summer Love Beach Nails (Idea 1)

17. Summer Love Beach Nails (Idea 2)

18. Teal Blue Beachy Toe Nails (Idea 1)

Beach nail polish colors look just as good on toenails as they look on your nails.

19. Teal Blue Beachy Toe Nails (Idea 2)

20. Palm Beach Nails (Idea 1)

These palm beach nails can be your next best beach nail art inspiration.

21. Palm Beach Nails (Idea 2)

22. Palm Beach Nails (Idea 3)

23. Spruce Up Your French Tips With Summer Fruits (Idea 1)

Tired of wearing the same white French-tipped nails all winter? Add a hint of beach to them instead.

24. Spruce Up Your French Tips With Summer Fruits (Idea 2)

25. Fresh Summer Nails (Idea 1)

26. Fresh Summer Nails (Idea 2)

27. Ombre Water Spotted Beach Nails

Who doesn’t love beach parties? Not you. Who doesn’t love Beach Nails? It’s Not You Again. Here is an easy two-way beach nail design tutorial for your favorite marine nails.

Pro-Tip: Don’t forget to trim your nails before getting your nails done for a smooth nail design.

28. Be the Marble Stone Nail Lady (Idea 1)

29. Be the Marble Stone Nail Lady (Idea 2)

30. Twin Your Nails With The Wave (Idea 1)

Add a fruity hint to your fresh ombre beach nails.

31. Twin Your Nails With The Wave (Idea 2)

32. Rock Your Tan With Gorgeous Wavy Nails (Idea 1)

What are the summer colors for nails to wear at the beach? Yeah! Blue and white! Pair these gorgeous ocean nails with your cute beach swimsuit.

33. Rock Your Tan With Gorgeous Wavy Nails (Idea 2)

34. Shine Bright Like Diamonds (Idea 1)

Give your nails sparkle, gold and some sparkle to make them shine on the beach.

35. Shine Bright Like Diamonds (Idea 2)

36. Beachy Freedom Nails (Idea 1)

37. Beachy Freedom Nails (Idea 2)

38. Anchor Nails (Idea 1)

If you want to try something unique, try these anchor style summer beach nails.

39. Anchor Nails (Idea 2)

40. Go Bold (Idea 1)

To make your beach nails look even better, apply seashells, stars, stones and mermaid patterns with the help of a high quality polygel nail kit.

41. Go Bold (Idea 2)

42. Be the Beach Babe (Idea 1)

These beautiful beach nails will encourage you to hit the beach (with your feet, of course).

43. Be the Beach Babe (Idea 2)

44. Beautiful Beach Toe Nails (Idea 1)

Try this minimal effort toe nail design for summer to enjoy your beach day.

45. Beautiful Beach Toe Nails (Idea 2)

46. Cool Hues for the Blues (Idea 1)

47. Cool Hues for the Blues (Idea 2)

48. DIY Summer Nails to Enjoy at Beach

It’s almost summer and we’re all waiting to soak up the sun, warmth and sandy vibes. Not to mention pool parties, beach dates, and the soothing sound of water waves.

Here are 40 DIY summer beach nail ideas for you to stop binge-watching all the fancy tutorials and really try now:

49. Cherry on Top (Idea 1)

This is one of the prettiest nails to wear at your beach party or summer lunch date.

50. Cherry on Top (Idea 2)

51. Zero Effort Beach Nails Designs (Idea 1)

Blue, pale pink, yellow, green, turquoise and pastel purple are some of the beach nail polish colors. Choose any of these to have perfect french tips at the beach.

52. Zero Effort Beach Nails Designs (Idea 2)

53. Vibrant Toe Nails for A Bright Day (Idea 1)

54. Vibrant Toe Nails for A Bright Day (Idea 2)

55. Ombre Beach Nails (Idea 1)

If you are looking for one of the most trendy ombre beach nails of 2022, you are at the right place. Try this with a sponge to pair with your shiny swimsuit.

56. Ombre Beach Nails (Idea 2)

57. You Go Girl Nails (Idea 1)

This nail beauty is perfect for teens, moms or women who aren’t afraid to bring summer vibes to their beach nails.

58. You Go Girl Nails (Idea 2)

59. French Manicure with Beach Nails Colors (Idea 1)

This could be one of your nail designs for a beach vacation.

60. French Manicure with Beach Nails Colors (Idea 2)

61. Watermelon Sugar (Idea 1)

If you want to enjoy your beach day party to the fullest, you should try these summer beach nails inspired by watermelon.

62. Watermelon Sugar (Idea 2)

63. Perfect Summers Nails Vibe (Idea 1)

Choose your favorite beach nail polish colors and apply them on alternate fingers for a fresh beach vibe in summer.

64. Perfect Summers Nails Vibe (Idea 2)

65. Stunning Sunset (Idea 1)

66. Stunning Sunset (Idea 2)

67. Beach Acrylic Nails (Idea 1)

Saturate your beach nail colors to match with clear beach waves.

68. Beach Acrylic Nails (Idea 2)

69. Purple Almonds Nails to Match Your Cute Tank Top (Idea 1)

These almond shaped nails can rock any cute, fun and playful swimsuit.

70. Purple Almonds Nails to Match Your Cute Tank Top (Idea 2)

71. Green Starry Nail Beauty (Idea 1)

Capture your beach day Instagram photos with these cute starry beach quotes.

72. Green Starry Nail Beauty (Idea 2)

73. Bright Orange Beach Toes (Idea 1)

Put on a bright beach bikini, put on your cool sunglasses and use these bright orange nails to rock your mood.

74. Bright Orange Beach Toes (Idea 2)

75. Fruit Cocktail Almond Nails (Idea 1)

There’s something about summer and beaches that gets us excited, like these tropical, bright, and bold summer colors for nails.

76. Fruit Cocktail Almond Nails (Idea 2)

77. Summer Coffin Nails (Idea 1)

This ballerina style summer coffin nail art is evergreen and perfect to try in summer, spring, autumn or any time.

Expert Tip: Check out these 15 great fall nail ideas for inspiration for the beach season.

78. Summer Coffin Nails (Idea 2)

79. Summer Coffin Nails (Idea 3)

80. Warm Picnic Nails (Idea 1)

Handle your picnic in no time with these hot summer manicure nails.

81. Warm Picnic Nails (Idea 2)

82. 50+ Ever-Trendy Toe Nail Ideas

Feet can draw glances and attention if painted with beautiful, bold beach nail colors. But if you try one of these easy 50+ toe nail designs for beach, summer, and spring, they can become the highlight of your outfit:

83. Abstract Art Nails (Idea 1)

84. Abstract Art Nails (Idea 2)

85. Mountain Peak Nails (Idea 1)

Get ready to showcase your beautiful flower nails with a stylish sundress.

86. Mountain Peak Nails (Idea 2)

87. Crescent Moon (Idea 1)

What is the best nail polish color for the beach? Or what is the perfect beach color combination? This is right here, pink nails with a blue crescent moon on the cuticles.

88. Crescent Moon (Idea 2)

89. Sand Dip Nails (Idea 1)

90. Sand Dip Nails (Idea 2)

91. Leafy Toe Nails (Idea 1)

This leafy nail design will make your feet pop in flip-flops and all summer sandals.

92. Leafy Toe Nails (Idea 2)

93. Lilac Dip Mountain Peaks (Idea 1)

Mountain peaks are one of the latest nail trends that all influencers on Instagram follow. Why don’t you join them?

94. Tangerine Art (Idea 1)

Paint your nails with a pop of orange to show your love for summer, the beach, and fruit.

95. Tangerine Art (Idea 2)

96. Breezy Nails (Idea 1)

97. Breezy Nails (Idea 2)

Cute Nails for Teens to Try On Pool/Beach Parties

Summer, beach, sea and ocean invite parties, meetings and endless fun. Lots of things can be used as inspiration to get cute, funky and cool beach nails. Here, we’ve rounded up some trendy nails that any teen, girl, or even adult can rock.

98. Wear Your Sunglasses (Idea 1)

Don’t these cute and funky sunglasses nail art designs make you want to go to the beach right now?

99. Wear Your Sunglasses (Idea 2)

100. Magical Beach Nails (Idea 1)

Take your nails on a beach vacation with these cute beach-themed nail designs.

101. Magical Beach Nails (Idea 2)

102. Palm Glam Nails (Idea 1)

103. Palm Glam Nails (Idea 2)

104. Palm Glam Nails (Idea 3)

105. Match the Flip-Flops (Idea 1)

These flip flops will encourage you to put on your cute outfit, collect your sand-resistant beach mat, grab your snacks and get ready for a fun vacation.