Westcliff Bay Beach

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.

Westcliff Bay Beach is a Blue Flag Beach and has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.

Dog Friendly Beach?

Westcliff Bay Beach has dog restrictions.

Westcliff Bay beach, No dogs are allowed on Southend's 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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Westcliff Bay 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 0.7℃ to 1.4℃ with wind speed 2.3 m/sec (NNW)

Sunday, Jan 29

Expect a temp in the range 3.2℃ to 3.9℃ with wind speed 2.5 m/sec (WSW)

Monday, Jan 30

Expect a temp in the range 6.4℃ to 8.6℃ with wind speed 6.5 m/sec (WSW)

Tuesday, Jan 31

Expect a temp in the range 3.1℃ to 5.3℃ with wind speed 3.8 m/sec (WSW)

Wednesday, Feb 01

Expect a temp in the range 3.8℃ to 4.4℃ with wind speed 6.4 m/sec (W)

Thursday, Feb 02

Expect a temp in the range 3.7℃ to 5.8℃ with wind speed 6.8 m/sec (WNW)

Friday, Feb 03

Expect a temp in the range 4.7℃ to 5.2℃ with wind speed 2.7 m/sec (WNW)

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

Westcliff Bay Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Westcliff Bay Beach is at Southend-On-Sea 2.79 km (1.74 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height.

Sat 28 Jan
   High Tide at 04:58 (Height 5.52m)
   Low Tide at 11:23 (Height 0.57m)
   High Tide at 17:36 (Height 5.23m)
   Low Tide at 23:28 (Height 1.19m)

Sun 29 Jan
   High Tide at 05:48 (Height 5.27m)
   Low Tide at 12:05 (Height 0.85m)
   High Tide at 18:30 (Height 4.94m)

Mon 30 Jan
   Low Tide at 00:20 (Height 1.37m)
   High Tide at 06:46 (Height 5.00m)
   Low Tide at 12:58 (Height 1.13m)
   High Tide at 19:32 (Height 4.71m)

Tue 31 Jan
   Low Tide at 01:27 (Height 1.50m)
   High Tide at 07:54 (Height 4.80m)
   Low Tide at 14:04 (Height 1.35m)
   High Tide at 20:41 (Height 4.63m)

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)