Shoebury East Beach

Shoebury East beach is approximately quarter of a mile long gently sloping sandy/shingle beach backed by a large grassy area perfect for picnics.

Can get very crowded on hot summer days and bank holidays.

East Beach is a popular beach for watersports, especially windsurfing and kitesurfing, due to its position on the estuary. The beach has a designated zone, but beware of tides, at low tide you may have more than 1 mile to walk out or back. Typically you are looking at about 90 minutes either side of high tide.

The beach is next to a MOD firing range.

Facilities include parking (some areas are seasonal), toilets, slipway, outside shower and beach zones help keep water users segregated.

Shoebury East Beach is a Blue Flag Beach and has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.

Dog Friendly Beach?

Shoebury East Beach has dog restrictions.

Shoebury East beach, No dogs are allowed on Southend beaches between 1st May and 30th September.

Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 23 beaches in Essex, or check our list of Essex Dog Friendly Beaches.

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Shoebury East 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 5.8℃ to 8.9℃ with wind speed 9.9 m/sec (W)

Thursday, Feb 02

Expect a temp in the range 5.8℃ to 6.3℃ with wind speed 8.7 m/sec (W)

Friday, Feb 03

Expect a temp in the range 7.2℃ to 7.5℃ with wind speed 7.9 m/sec (WSW)

Saturday, Feb 04

Expect a temp in the range 5.4℃ to 7.9℃ with wind speed 5.2 m/sec (W)

Sunday, Feb 05

Expect a temp in the range 5.3℃ to 8.3℃ with wind speed 6 m/sec (WNW)

Monday, Feb 06

Expect a temp in the range 1.6℃ to 3.2℃ with wind speed 4.1 m/sec (NNW)

Tuesday, Feb 07

Expect a temp in the range 1.5℃ to 2.1℃ with wind speed 4.5 m/sec (WNW)

Southend-on-Sea weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

Shoebury East Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Shoebury East Beach is at Southend-On-Sea 6.23 km (3.87 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.

Wed 01 Feb
   Low Tide at 02:44 (Height 1.50m)
   High Tide at 09:05 (Height 4.75m)
   Low Tide at 15:16 (Height 1.43m)
   High Tide at 21:52 (Height 4.71m)

Thu 02 Feb
   Low Tide at 04:02 (Height 1.34m)
   High Tide at 10:13 (Height 4.87m)
   Low Tide at 16:24 (Height 1.37m)
   High Tide at 22:52 (Height 4.91m)

Fri 03 Feb
   Low Tide at 05:08 (Height 1.09m)
   High Tide at 11:10 (Height 5.07m)
   Low Tide at 17:19 (Height 1.26m)
   High Tide at 23:40 (Height 5.11m)

Sat 04 Feb
   Low Tide at 05:59 (Height 0.86m)
   High Tide at 11:56 (Height 5.25m)
   Low Tide at 18:04 (Height 1.16m)

Sun 05 Feb
   High Tide at 00:19 (Height 5.26m)
   Low Tide at 06:41 (Height 0.71m)
   High Tide at 12:35 (Height 5.37m)
   Low Tide at 18:41 (Height 1.09m)

Mon 06 Feb
   High Tide at 00:55 (Height 5.38m)
   Low Tide at 07:16 (Height 0.62m)
   High Tide at 13:10 (Height 5.46m)
   Low Tide at 19:13 (Height 1.04m)

Tue 07 Feb
   High Tide at 01:28 (Height 5.48m)
   Low Tide at 07:46 (Height 0.55m)
   High Tide at 13:44 (Height 5.52m)
   Low Tide at 19:41 (Height 0.97m)