Pretty Beaches Mod (1.21.8, 1.20.1) – Smooth Water Behavior for Natural Shorelines

The Pretty Beaches Mod (1.21.8, 1.20.1) enhances Minecraft’s water physics to make shorelines and digging near beaches feel more natural and visually appealing. When you dig sand blocks next to water, the water immediately fills the space with source blocks, eliminating the jarring appearance of flowing water and preventing environmental messes. Ideal for builders and survival players alike, this lightweight mod keeps your beaches beautiful and your digging sessions frustration-free.

Features:

Instant Source Block Filling

• When digging sand near water, the water will instantly fill the space with source blocks, preventing awkward flowing water visuals.

Auto-Flooding Nearby Holes

• Water will automatically spread into adjacent gaps after sand is removed, mimicking natural shoreline erosion.

Cleaner Aesthetics

• Prevents the “ugly water flow” effect common when excavating beaches or rivers.
• No more being pushed by flowing water or dealing with messy water spread.

Gameplay Note

• Since the mod creates water for free, it’s not suitable for scenarios where water scarcity is a gameplay mechanic (e.g. skyblock survival).

Lightweight and Cross-Compatible

• Available for Fabric, Forge, and NeoForge.
• Requires Balm as a dependency.

Why use Pretty Beaches Mod?

If you’re tired of Minecraft’s awkward shoreline behavior when digging near water, Pretty Beaches offers a simple but elegant solution. It keeps beaches, rivers, and lakes looking natural even after you harvest sand or terraform land. For players who care about environmental immersion or builders looking for clean coastlines without modded water hacks, this mod brings realism and polish to your world.