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.
Planning your visit to Footdee Beach
Footdee Beach, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire , United Kingdom
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Footdee Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast
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, helping you to plan the best time to visit Footdee Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.
Tue 03 Oct
High Tide at 03:20 (Height 4.50m)
Low Tide at 09:31 (Height 0.79m)
High Tide at 15:49 (Height 4.13m)
Low Tide at 21:44 (Height 0.98m)
Wed 04 Oct
High Tide at 04:06 (Height 4.21m)
Low Tide at 10:09 (Height 1.18m)
High Tide at 16:31 (Height 3.91m)
Low Tide at 22:29 (Height 1.25m)
Thu 05 Oct
High Tide at 04:59 (Height 3.86m)
Low Tide at 10:51 (Height 1.58m)
High Tide at 17:20 (Height 3.67m)
Low Tide at 23:23 (Height 1.53m)
Fri 06 Oct
High Tide at 06:02 (Height 3.54m)
Low Tide at 11:44 (Height 1.94m)
High Tide at 18:23 (Height 3.47m)
Sat 07 Oct
Low Tide at 00:35 (Height 1.77m)
High Tide at 07:18 (Height 3.31m)
Low Tide at 13:02 (Height 2.21m)
High Tide at 19:39 (Height 3.35m)
Sun 08 Oct
Low Tide at 02:19 (Height 1.84m)
High Tide at 08:49 (Height 3.25m)
Low Tide at 15:02 (Height 2.24m)
High Tide at 21:06 (Height 3.37m)
Mon 09 Oct
Low Tide at 03:53 (Height 1.69m)
High Tide at 10:15 (Height 3.37m)
Low Tide at 16:16 (Height 2.05m)
High Tide at 22:19 (Height 3.53m)
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