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.
Our weather forecast for Southend-on-Sea in Essex
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Tides
Our tide forecast for Three Shells Beach in Essex.
In this 'you may also like' section we attempt to answer what else can I do? Here you have a list by order of being the closest some more beaches, things to see and do, places to eat and upcoming events.
Shoebury Common Beach is a shingle beach that overlooks the Thames Estuary and is bounded to the East by the land formerly occupied by the Shoeburyness Artillery Barracks. The beach is on the eastern end of the long continuous Southend seafront, backed by a promenade with beach huts. Facilities include parking, toilets, cafe, beach huts and promenade. Read more…
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 Read more…
Thorpe Bay beach is a sand/pebble beach, groynes, tidal paddling pool and is backed by a promenade. The beach is part of the long Southend-on-Sea seafront and is popular with all watersports. Facilities include parking, toilets, cafes, restaurants and a promenade. Read more…
Jubilee Beach is a busy beach as it is within Southend on Sea but located just away from the main attractions but still within walking distance of local amenities: Adventure Island, amusements, shops, plus a huge choice of cafes. Jubilee Beach is a favorite with families. Facilities include parking, toilets and food. Read more…
Chalkwell Beach is a sandy beach with groynes backed by a grassy area and the beach has a seawater paddling pool. Chalkwell is part of the long Southend-on-Sea seafront, sitting towards the Western end and is less busy than the stretches near the pier. Facilities at the beach include parking, toilets, cafes and kiosks. Chalkwell train station marks the end of the Southend seafront Read more…
Southend-on-Sea City Beach is in the middle of the Southend-on-Sea seafront. This is a true family beach with Children Fun areas, Adventure Island, The Pier, Local Arcades, Shops and Places to eat are within walking distance. Read more…
Leigh Bell Wharf beach is a small strip of sand alongside Leigh’s renowned cockle sheds. When the tide is out this just becomes a muddy estuary. Facilities include parking, toilets, nearby cafe and restaurants. Read more…
Hadleigh Farm is the Salvation Army Farm Colony and it has evolved over the last 122 years. Today we are a commercial farm, a place of natural beauty, committed to environmental and social progress. Visitors can experience our rare breeds centre with rare sheep, ponies, pigs and poultry, and guided walks offer a fascinating insight into the Hadleigh Farm area. The farm also has Hadleigh Read more…
Hadleigh Castle is the ruins of a royal castle overlooking the Essex marshes. Construction was begun in about 1215 by Hubert de Burgh, but extensively refortified by Edward III during the Hundred Years War. Today the castle sits on Hadleigh Farm, the Salvation Army Farm Colony. Read more…
Westcliff Bay beach is a sandy beach which is a little less busy than those closer to the pier. Facilities include parking, toilets and food. Read more…
Three Shells beach, No dogs are allowed on Southend's beaches between 1st May and 30th September.
