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Footdee Beach
Footdee Beach is a sandy beach at the harbour end of the main Aberdeen beach.
Footdee is known to the locals as “Fittie” – is a small village at the east end of Aberdeen’s harbour. Originally a fishing village, it comprises of two areas of fishing cottages built in two squares. It’s a popular beach for windsurfing, kayaking, jet skiing and fishing as well as the usual holiday makers sunbathing and swimming.
There is good parking but no lifeguard. The nearest town is Aberdeen with all the facilities it has to offer and there are many attractions nearby.
Dog Friendly Beach?
Footdee Beach is dog friendly and allows dogs all year.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 18 beaches in Aberdeenshire, or check our list of Aberdeenshire Dog Friendly Beaches.
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Footdee Beach, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire , United Kingdom
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Aberdeen weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Footdee Beach Tide Times
Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Footdee Beach is at ABERDEEN 0.74 km (0.46 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height.
Thu 02 Feb
Low Tide at 05:17 (Height 1.72m)
High Tide at 11:35 (Height 3.66m)
Low Tide at 17:45 (Height 1.48m)
Fri 03 Feb
High Tide at 00:05 (Height 3.63m)
Low Tide at 06:01 (Height 1.61m)
High Tide at 12:18 (Height 3.81m)
Low Tide at 18:28 (Height 1.29m)
Sat 04 Feb
High Tide at 00:47 (Height 3.75m)
Low Tide at 06:37 (Height 1.48m)
High Tide at 12:55 (Height 3.95m)
Low Tide at 19:04 (Height 1.12m)
Sun 05 Feb
High Tide at 01:23 (Height 3.85m)
Low Tide at 07:11 (Height 1.35m)
High Tide at 13:28 (Height 4.05m)
Low Tide at 19:38 (Height 0.98m)
Mon 06 Feb
High Tide at 01:55 (Height 3.92m)
Low Tide at 07:42 (Height 1.24m)
High Tide at 13:59 (Height 4.13m)
Low Tide at 20:09 (Height 0.88m)
Tue 07 Feb
High Tide at 02:26 (Height 3.96m)
Low Tide at 08:12 (Height 1.16m)
High Tide at 14:29 (Height 4.17m)
Low Tide at 20:41 (Height 0.82m)
Wed 08 Feb
High Tide at 02:56 (Height 3.96m)
Low Tide at 08:41 (Height 1.12m)
High Tide at 14:58 (Height 4.18m)
Low Tide at 21:12 (Height 0.82m)
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