Tenby and St Davids beaches among the cleanest in UK
The findings come as the UK experienced its third heatwave of the year, raising concerns about rising litter levels at coastal destinations.
Graham Matthews, a plastic waste expert at BusinessWaste.co.uk, said: "Litter on the UK's beaches turns our natural beauty spots into an eyesore and poses a huge environmental threat to marine life.
"Each year, as the weather heats up, we see a sharp rise in people flocking to the seaside, but sadly, many don't clean up after themselves.
"It's common to find food packaging, disposable BBQs, and even human and animal waste scattered across our shores."
Mr Matthews said the public has a key role to play in keeping beaches clean.
He said: "Beachgoers must take responsibility for the impact of their visit.
"You should always bin any litter or take it home with you if this isn't possible.
"Remember to bring a bag with you to collect any rubbish once you've finished your visit."
North Beach in Tenby was one of three Welsh beaches with zero litter mentions in the study, alongside Whitesands Bay in St Davids and Traeth Crigyll in Anglesey.
The cleanest beach in the UK was Southwold Pier in Suffolk.
In contrast, Skegness Beach in Lincolnshire was named the UK's most littered, with 4.91 per cent of 994 reviews mentioning rubbish.
Visitors reported children finding rubbish in the sand and described the area as 'dirty and run down.'
Mr Matthews said: "Local councils may find it hard to keep on top of litter, especially during unpredictable peak periods.
"Simple provisions like signage, employing local volunteers, and providing litter picking equipment for the public can make a huge difference.
"Outside of this, the best deterrent is to issue fines to those who continue to litter our natural beauty spots."
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