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Earnse Bay Beach (aka West Shore Beach)

Earnse Bay beach is also known as West Shore beach and is part of the long shallow sandy beach on Walney Island on the western end of Morecambe Bay. The beach is backed by grass and a sand dune system forming a nature reserve to the north.

Due to its location, this is one of Barrow’s popular beaches and can get busy during the summer months.

Earnse Bay is a popular kite surfing and has been a venue for the national kitesurfing championship.

Facilities at the beach include parking and toilets.

We have no current information on dog restrictions for Earnse Bay Beach.

Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 8 beaches at Barrow-in-Furness, 25 beaches in Cumbria, or check our list of Cumbria Dog Friendly Beaches.

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Earnse Bay Beach Water Quality

Water samples are taken at regular intervals during the bathing season and at the end of the season the water quality is classified as:
  - Excellent: the highest classification meaning the water is cleanest
  - Good: generally good water quality
  - Sufficient: meets minimum standards
  - Poor: You are advised not to swim. The beach will stay open and an action plan should be in place to improve the water quality.

7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 12.1℃ to 12.9℃ with wind speed 11.1 m/sec (NW)

Wednesday, Sep 28

Expect a temp in the range 9.3℃ to 10.2℃ with wind speed 5.6 m/sec (NNW)

Thursday, Sep 29

Expect a temp in the range 12.3℃ to 12.6℃ with wind speed 6.2 m/sec (N)

Friday, Sep 30

Expect a temp in the range 11.3℃ to 11.7℃ with wind speed 4 m/sec (E)

Saturday, Oct 01

Expect a temp in the range 13℃ to 14.4℃ with wind speed 9.3 m/sec (W)

Sunday, Oct 02

Expect a temp in the range 12.3℃ to 13.1℃ with wind speed 11.3 m/sec (WNW)

Monday, Oct 03

Expect a temp in the range 13.2℃ to 13.9℃ with wind speed 5.1 m/sec (WNW)

Barrow-in-Furness weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

Earnse Bay Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Earnse Bay Beach is at BARROW (RAMSDEN DOCK) 4.16 km (2.59 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Tue 27 Sep
   Low Tide at 06:32 (Height 1.16m)
   High Tide at 12:09 (Height 9.14m)
   Low Tide at 18:39 (Height 1.35m)

Wed 28 Sep
   High Tide at 00:18 (Height 9.37m)
   Low Tide at 07:04 (Height 1.17m)
   High Tide at 12:41 (Height 9.20m)
   Low Tide at 19:12 (Height 1.34m)

Thu 29 Sep
   High Tide at 00:54 (Height 9.38m)
   Low Tide at 07:36 (Height 1.29m)
   High Tide at 13:17 (Height 9.14m)
   Low Tide at 19:47 (Height 1.46m)

Fri 30 Sep
   High Tide at 01:32 (Height 9.21m)
   Low Tide at 08:09 (Height 1.56m)
   High Tide at 13:55 (Height 8.91m)
   Low Tide at 20:24 (Height 1.74m)

Sat 01 Oct
   High Tide at 02:15 (Height 8.84m)
   Low Tide at 08:45 (Height 1.98m)
   High Tide at 14:38 (Height 8.49m)
   Low Tide at 21:07 (Height 2.16m)

Sun 02 Oct
   High Tide at 03:03 (Height 8.26m)
   Low Tide at 09:31 (Height 2.53m)
   High Tide at 15:30 (Height 7.94m)
   Low Tide at 22:06 (Height 2.68m)

Mon 03 Oct
   High Tide at 04:07 (Height 7.60m)
   Low Tide at 10:42 (Height 3.09m)
   High Tide at 16:40 (Height 7.40m)
   Low Tide at 23:33 (Height 3.05m)