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.
Dog Friendly Beach?
We have no current information on dog restrictions for Earnse Bay Beach.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 25 beaches in Cumbria, or check our list of Cumbria Dog Friendly Beaches.
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Earnse Bay Beach Water Quality
- 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

Expect a temp in the range 7.5℃ to 8.8℃ with wind speed 13.5 m/sec (W)

Expect a temp in the range 7.1℃ to 7.3℃ with wind speed 13.9 m/sec (W)

Expect a temp in the range 8℃ to 8.4℃ with wind speed 10.5 m/sec (W)

Expect a temp in the range 8.4℃ to 8.6℃ with wind speed 10 m/sec (WSW)

Expect a temp in the range 8℃ to 8.3℃ with wind speed 7.2 m/sec (WSW)

Expect a temp in the range 6.2℃ to 6.6℃ with wind speed 8.9 m/sec (WNW)

Expect a temp in the range 3.3℃ to 4.8℃ with wind speed 1.9 m/sec (N)
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.
Low Tide at 01:08 (Height 3.08m)
High Tide at 07:07 (Height 7.07m)
Low Tide at 13:47 (Height 3.18m)
High Tide at 19:46 (Height 7.22m)
Low Tide at 02:26 (Height 3.15m)
High Tide at 08:21 (Height 7.22m)
Low Tide at 15:06 (Height 3.01m)
High Tide at 20:54 (Height 7.36m)
Low Tide at 03:28 (Height 2.96m)
High Tide at 09:20 (Height 7.58m)
Low Tide at 16:07 (Height 2.67m)
High Tide at 21:51 (Height 7.65m)
Low Tide at 04:18 (Height 2.66m)
High Tide at 10:07 (Height 8.00m)
Low Tide at 16:53 (Height 2.31m)
High Tide at 22:37 (Height 7.97m)
Low Tide at 04:59 (Height 2.35m)
High Tide at 10:48 (Height 8.36m)
Low Tide at 17:32 (Height 2.00m)
High Tide at 23:15 (Height 8.23m)
Low Tide at 05:37 (Height 2.08m)
High Tide at 11:25 (Height 8.63m)
Low Tide at 18:09 (Height 1.77m)
High Tide at 23:50 (Height 8.42m)
Low Tide at 06:12 (Height 1.88m)
High Tide at 11:59 (Height 8.78m)
Low Tide at 18:45 (Height 1.62m)
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