Brightlingsea Beach
Brightlingsea beach is a small semicircular beach and quiet family resort that has a gently shelving sand and shingle beach.
Located where the River Colne flows into the sea.
Activities include windsurfing, canoeing, jet skis, crazy golf and bowls.
Facilities include car park, beach huts.


Why not check other beaches nearby as we have one beach at Brightlingsea, 23 beaches in Essex, or check our list of Essex Dog Friendly Beaches.
Visit Brightlingsea Beach
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 19.2℃ to 22℃ with wind speed 4.8 m/sec (E)

Expect a temp in the range 15.8℃ to 17.1℃ with wind speed 3.1 m/sec (E)

Expect a temp in the range 16.7℃ to 17.8℃ with wind speed 3.1 m/sec (ENE)

Expect a temp in the range 17.7℃ to 18.8℃ with wind speed 3.6 m/sec (NE)

Expect a temp in the range 18.2℃ to 19.6℃ with wind speed 3.8 m/sec (NE)

Expect a temp in the range 18.9℃ to 20.3℃ with wind speed 4.1 m/sec (NE)

Expect a temp in the range 18.6℃ to 20.6℃ with wind speed 2.4 m/sec (ENE)
Brightlingsea weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Brightlingsea Beach Tide Times
Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Brightlingsea Beach is at Brightlingsea 1.50 km (0.93 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 02:30 (Height 1.03m)
High Tide at 08:48 (Height 4.00m)
Low Tide at 15:13 (Height 1.24m)
High Tide at 21:23 (Height 4.33m)
Low Tide at 03:55 (Height 1.02m)
High Tide at 10:11 (Height 4.12m)
Low Tide at 16:37 (Height 1.02m)
High Tide at 22:40 (Height 4.58m)
Low Tide at 05:11 (Height 0.97m)
High Tide at 11:23 (Height 4.40m)
Low Tide at 17:55 (Height 0.76m)
High Tide at 23:45 (Height 4.91m)
Low Tide at 06:19 (Height 0.90m)
High Tide at 12:22 (Height 4.71m)
Low Tide at 19:01 (Height 0.49m)
High Tide at 00:42 (Height 5.20m)
Low Tide at 07:12 (Height 0.84m)
High Tide at 13:12 (Height 4.98m)
Low Tide at 19:48 (Height 0.28m)
High Tide at 01:31 (Height 5.39m)
Low Tide at 07:54 (Height 0.80m)
High Tide at 13:58 (Height 5.19m)
Low Tide at 20:32 (Height 0.14m)
High Tide at 02:18 (Height 5.45m)
Low Tide at 08:34 (Height 0.79m)
High Tide at 14:42 (Height 5.32m)
Low Tide at 21:10 (Height 0.10m)
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