Plymouth Hoe (East) beach has a small pebble section with rocks below Plymouth Hoe low limestone cliffs. The Hoe is a large south facing open public space including a statue of Sir Francis Drake with magnificent views of Plymouth Sound, Drake’s Island, and across the Hamoaze to Mount Edgcumbe in Cornwall.
The name derives from the Anglo-Saxon word Hoe, a sloping ridge shaped like an inverted foot and heel.
Parking, toilets, food
We have no dog information for Plymouth Hoe East beach.
Dog Friendly Beach?
We have no current information on dog restrictions for Plymouth Hoe East Beach.
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.
Plymouth Hoe East Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast
Today Expect a temp in the range 14.4℃ to 15.7℃ with wind speed 7.4 m/sec (E)
Thursday, Jun 08 Expect a temp in the range 13.3℃ to 14.9℃ with wind speed 9.1 m/sec (ENE)
Friday, Jun 09 Expect a temp in the range 15.4℃ to 16.4℃ with wind speed 10.3 m/sec (E)
Saturday, Jun 10 Expect a temp in the range 15.7℃ to 16.6℃ with wind speed 8 m/sec (E)
Sunday, Jun 11 Expect a temp in the range 14.9℃ to 15.3℃ with wind speed 3.5 m/sec (S)
Monday, Jun 12 Expect a temp in the range 12.3℃ to 15.1℃ with wind speed 2.5 m/sec (N)
Tuesday, Jun 13 Expect a temp in the range 16.1℃ to 18.1℃ with wind speed 2.6 m/sec (N)
Plymouth weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Plymouth Hoe East Beach Tide Times
Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Plymouth Hoe East Beach is at Turnchapel 1.72 km (1.07 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 Plymouth Hoe East Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.
Wed 07 Jun Low Tide at 01:46 (Height 1.00m) High Tide at 07:58 (Height 5.16m) Low Tide at 14:06 (Height 1.23m) High Tide at 20:11 (Height 5.37m)
Thu 08 Jun Low Tide at 02:31 (Height 1.13m) High Tide at 08:48 (Height 5.04m) Low Tide at 14:50 (Height 1.41m) High Tide at 21:00 (Height 5.26m)
Fri 09 Jun Low Tide at 03:18 (Height 1.31m) High Tide at 09:41 (Height 4.89m) Low Tide at 15:38 (Height 1.61m) High Tide at 21:53 (Height 5.11m)
Sat 10 Jun Low Tide at 04:10 (Height 1.50m) High Tide at 10:40 (Height 4.76m) Low Tide at 16:31 (Height 1.80m) High Tide at 22:54 (Height 4.96m)
Sun 11 Jun Low Tide at 05:07 (Height 1.66m) High Tide at 11:45 (Height 4.67m) Low Tide at 17:31 (Height 1.92m)
Mon 12 Jun High Tide at 00:03 (Height 4.87m) Low Tide at 06:14 (Height 1.74m) High Tide at 12:52 (Height 4.67m) Low Tide at 18:44 (Height 1.94m)
Tue 13 Jun High Tide at 01:13 (Height 4.85m) Low Tide at 07:28 (Height 1.71m) High Tide at 13:54 (Height 4.74m) Low Tide at 19:58 (Height 1.85m)
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