Viking Bay Beach Info

Viking Bay Beach, situated in the heart of Broadstairs, Kent, England, is the town’s main and most famous beach. This picturesque horseshoe-shaped bay is fringed by a long sandy beach, making it a beloved destination for locals and visitors. With its classic seaside charm, complete with a boardwalk, a cliff-top promenade, colourful beach huts, seawater tidal swimming pool and even a traditional Victorian bandstand, Viking Bay encapsulates the quintessential British beach experience.

The beach is also overlooked by Bleak House, famously associated with Charles Dickens, who spent many summers in Broadstairs.

Viking Bay is easily accessible from Broadstairs town centre. Several approach routes are available, including a gently sloping road to the north and a lift to the south for those who prefer not to navigate the steps from the clifftop.

Dogs are prohibited on Viking Bay Beach between 1 May and 30 September.

A selection of cafes, restaurants, and shops are located along the promenade and in the town centre. They offer everything from quick snacks to sit-down meals, as well as beach essentials and souvenirs.

Facilities at the beach include toilets, a boast slipway, a lift to the beach (open Easter to October), deck chairs, amusements, chalets for hire, and seasonal lifeguards.

As this is the main Broadstairs beach, you have various parking options, such as a small harbour car park or street parking at the top of the cliffs. However, these can be busy, so we advise you to arrive early to ensure a spot.

If you want more information on the area visit our local Broadstairs Destination page or our regional Kent Destination page.

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Viking Bay Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 11.4℃ to 11.7℃ with wind speed 5.6 m/sec (NNE)

Wednesday, May 08
cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 9.8℃ to 10℃ with wind speed 6.2 m/sec (NNE)

Thursday, May 09
fog

Expect a temp in the range 8.7℃ to 10.1℃ with wind speed 1.8 m/sec (SE)

Friday, May 10
cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 11.6℃ to 12℃ with wind speed 2.1 m/sec (SSE)

Saturday, May 11
cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 12.6℃ to 13.2℃ with wind speed 2.7 m/sec (ESE)

Sunday, May 12

Expect a temp in the range 13.8℃ to 14.2℃ with wind speed 3.3 m/sec (ESE)

Monday, May 13
cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 13.7℃ to 14.2℃ with wind speed 2.4 m/sec (SSW)

Our Broadstairs weather forecast is from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

Viking Bay Beach Tide Times

The closest tide times we have for Viking Bay Beach is at Broadstairs 1.07 km (0.66 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height, helping you to plan the best time to visit Viking Bay Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Tue 07 May
   Low Tide at 05:18 (Height 0.24m)
   High Tide at 11:05 (Height 4.45m)
   Low Tide at 17:30 (Height 0.59m)
   High Tide at 23:09 (Height 4.63m)

Wed 08 May
   Low Tide at 06:00 (Height 0.24m)
   High Tide at 11:46 (Height 4.48m)
   Low Tide at 18:16 (Height 0.49m)
   High Tide at 23:52 (Height 4.72m)

Thu 09 May
   Low Tide at 06:41 (Height 0.29m)
   High Tide at 12:25 (Height 4.47m)
   Low Tide at 19:03 (Height 0.44m)

Fri 10 May
   High Tide at 00:38 (Height 4.72m)
   Low Tide at 07:21 (Height 0.40m)
   High Tide at 13:06 (Height 4.43m)
   Low Tide at 19:49 (Height 0.44m)

Sat 11 May
   High Tide at 01:25 (Height 4.63m)
   Low Tide at 07:59 (Height 0.58m)
   High Tide at 13:46 (Height 4.32m)
   Low Tide at 20:32 (Height 0.52m)

Sun 12 May
   High Tide at 02:10 (Height 4.45m)
   Low Tide at 08:35 (Height 0.79m)
   High Tide at 14:25 (Height 4.18m)
   Low Tide at 21:13 (Height 0.65m)

Mon 13 May
   High Tide at 02:56 (Height 4.21m)
   Low Tide at 09:12 (Height 1.02m)
   High Tide at 15:06 (Height 4.01m)
   Low Tide at 21:57 (Height 0.80m)

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