15 Super Easy Beach Poses That Instantly Make You Look Better

This post is all about the best beach poses.

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If you're anything like me, then you know how quickly your camera roll fills up with beach photos during the summer. However, sometimes getting that perfect beach photo can be a struggle.

I never knew how to pose without looking awkward before finding these beach poses, so if you have the same issue, then you are going to love these pose ideas.

Get ready to feel more confident than ever before with these adorable beach poses. Plus, when you're done taking photos, don't forget to add a cute beach caption to complete the post!

Cute Beach Poses

1. Gaze Down At The Water

Sometimes looking away from the camera makes the CUTEST photo. Gazing down at the stunning blue water is such an easy pose.

2. Cross Your Legs

Cross your legs, gaze slightly up, lean back a little, and BOOM! You have yourself a super easy pose that looks effortless.

3. Hands On Bathing Suit Bottoms

This is a classic go to! When you aren't sure what to do your hands, you can always act as if you're pulling up your bikini bottoms. Do it mid walk and it makes a super cute candid photo!

4. Floating On Water

If you have a friend that you can trust with your phone out in the water. . . then I highly recommend recreating this photo. It is such a fun and joyful photo that screams summer!

5. Lay Down On The Sand

Everyone needs to have a little "model moment". This is such a fun beach photo idea that is super easy to replicate. The key is to have the photo taken at the same level as you!

6. Cover Your Face

When in doubt cover your face with your hands! It may sound strange, but it seriously makes such a cute beach photo. Don't forget to let your smile peek through:)

7. Let Your Hair Flow

Sit down, toss your head back, and let your gorgeous hair flow in the wind! Once again, make sure the camera is parallel with you, so that you get a similar low ground shot.

It makes such a cute and artsy photo that is most definitely Instagram worthy.

8. Lay Down And Reach For The Camera

I love that the angle of this photo makes it appear as if you are reaching out towards the camera.

I feel like the flower adds a perfect touch, so if you are able to replicate this with a flower, then I totally recommend it.

9. Reach For The Sky

Have fun with it! This is such a cute pose that shows how happy you are to be at the beach and soaking up the sun. Plus, the one leg up resembles a flamingo pose;)

10. Sit Down and Soak Up The Sun

It's as simple as basking in the sun! This is such an adorable beach pose that allows you to get that special glow on your skin from the sun (especially during golden hour).

11. Look Over Your Shoulder

Catch sunrise or sunset for a stunning background. You can never go wrong with a simple over the shoulder look. Plus, if you like the off the shoulder look of the jacket, then you should totally bring a jacket for these photos!

12. Lay Down and Block Your Eyes From The Sun

Get your designated camera man/woman to stand above you to take the photo, but of course make sure they are not blocking your sunlight LOL!

Plus, laying down is seriously the easiest pose to do. Effortless and cute is exactly what we're looking for!

13. Cross Your Arms

It's as simple as sitting, crossing your arms, and resting your head to one side. This makes such a cute beach photo that captures how content you are during your beach day.

14. Legs Up

If you have a large, floppy sun hat, then grab that ASAP. This is such a fun beach photo idea. Kick those legs up, stretch out your arms, and get ready to have the most stunning Instagram picture.

15. Hold The Sun

All time favorite! If you catch the sun at the right time, then you 100% need to recreate this photo. It makes such an artsy beach picture that you will cherish forever.