Thornwick Bay Beach Info | East Riding of Yorkshire Coast

Thornwick Bay is a beautiful bay located on the Yorkshire Coastline at Flamborough Head near Bridlington.

The bay does not have much sand and is a mix of shingle, pebbles and flint under some magnificent cliffs. You also have the smaller bay of Little Thornwick Bay and it is possible to walk between both beaches at low tide and a natural amphitheatre exists with many rock pools.

The Flamborough headland around here is full of caves, the 3 largest are Smugglers Cave which is the largest on the East coast of England, Church Cave and Thornwick Cave. Although the beach has a spectacular and beautiful setting, many people visit not just for the beach and rock pools but to enjoy the cliff top walks, where you get to see the seabirds including Puffins, Guillemots and Kittiwakes.

Fishing and scuba diving is popular in and around the bay, with maritime records showing 100s of wrecks within the bay area, although you need to be careful as you can have some strong currents.

Thornwick Bay is reached from the cafe where you have the only facilities, parking and good food. You also have the large Hoseasons Thornwick Bay caravan park located on the headland.

If you want more information on the area visit our local Bridlington Destination page or our regional East Riding Of Yorkshire Destination page.

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Thornwick Bay Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 5.3℃ to 7.6℃ with wind speed 7 m/sec (WSW)

Friday, Apr 26

Expect a temp in the range 4.6℃ to 5.3℃ with wind speed 7 m/sec (N)

Saturday, Apr 27

Expect a temp in the range 5℃ to 6.3℃ with wind speed 5.4 m/sec (ENE)

Sunday, Apr 28
rain

Expect a temp in the range 7.6℃ to 7.9℃ with wind speed 6.1 m/sec (NNE)

Monday, Apr 29

Expect a temp in the range 3.8℃ to 5.2℃ with wind speed 4.7 m/sec (WSW)

Tuesday, Apr 30
cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 8℃ to 8.6℃ with wind speed 3.7 m/sec (SE)

Wednesday, May 01
cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 7.6℃ to 7.9℃ with wind speed 4.9 m/sec (N)

Our Bridlington weather forecast is from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

Thornwick Bay Beach Tide Times

The closest tide times we have for Thornwick Bay Beach is at Bridlington 7.06 km (4.39 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height, helping you to plan the best time to visit Thornwick Bay Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Thu 25 Apr
   High Tide at 05:05 (Height 5.64m)
   Low Tide at 11:20 (Height 1.26m)
   High Tide at 17:17 (Height 5.65m)
   Low Tide at 23:38 (Height 1.15m)

Fri 26 Apr
   High Tide at 05:35 (Height 5.62m)
   Low Tide at 11:52 (Height 1.27m)
   High Tide at 17:49 (Height 5.60m)

Sat 27 Apr
   Low Tide at 00:11 (Height 1.27m)
   High Tide at 06:06 (Height 5.53m)
   Low Tide at 12:26 (Height 1.35m)
   High Tide at 18:25 (Height 5.47m)

Sun 28 Apr
   Low Tide at 00:46 (Height 1.48m)
   High Tide at 06:42 (Height 5.37m)
   Low Tide at 13:03 (Height 1.50m)
   High Tide at 19:08 (Height 5.26m)

Mon 29 Apr
   Low Tide at 01:24 (Height 1.76m)
   High Tide at 07:24 (Height 5.15m)
   Low Tide at 13:46 (Height 1.69m)
   High Tide at 20:04 (Height 4.99m)

Tue 30 Apr
   Low Tide at 02:09 (Height 2.09m)
   High Tide at 08:18 (Height 4.91m)
   Low Tide at 14:41 (Height 1.89m)
   High Tide at 21:10 (Height 4.73m)

Wed 01 May
   Low Tide at 03:10 (Height 2.40m)
   High Tide at 09:26 (Height 4.72m)
   Low Tide at 15:57 (Height 2.01m)
   High Tide at 22:29 (Height 4.60m)

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Thornwick Bay Beach

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Thornwick Bay Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Thornwick Bay Beach Tide Times

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