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St Andrews East Sands Beach
St Andrews East Sands is the middle size of the three St Andrew beaches, a sand beach sitting within the town backed by grass area.
At the top end you have a small sea wall and harbour where local fishing boats operate from.
Facilities include parking, toilets, slipway, cafe, and children’s play area.
St Andrews East Sands Beach has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.
Dog Friendly Beach?
St Andrews East Sands Beach is dog friendly and allows dogs all year.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 25 beaches in Fife, or check our list of Fife Dog Friendly Beaches.
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St Andrews East Sands Beach, St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife , United Kingdom
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St Andrews weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
St Andrews East Sands Beach Tide Times
Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to St Andrews East Sands Beach is at Anstruther Easter 14.14 km (8.79 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.
Thu 26 Jan
High Tide at 05:32 (Height 5.20m)
Low Tide at 11:31 (Height 1.15m)
High Tide at 17:43 (Height 5.31m)
Fri 27 Jan
Low Tide at 00:10 (Height 0.77m)
High Tide at 06:24 (Height 4.93m)
Low Tide at 12:07 (Height 1.42m)
High Tide at 18:37 (Height 5.07m)
Sat 28 Jan
Low Tide at 00:48 (Height 1.17m)
High Tide at 07:18 (Height 4.65m)
Low Tide at 12:46 (Height 1.72m)
High Tide at 19:35 (Height 4.78m)
Sun 29 Jan
Low Tide at 01:29 (Height 1.60m)
High Tide at 08:16 (Height 4.41m)
Low Tide at 13:40 (Height 2.01m)
High Tide at 20:39 (Height 4.51m)
Mon 30 Jan
Low Tide at 02:28 (Height 1.98m)
High Tide at 09:15 (Height 4.24m)
Low Tide at 15:00 (Height 2.21m)
High Tide at 21:44 (Height 4.31m)
Tue 31 Jan
Low Tide at 03:59 (Height 2.20m)
High Tide at 10:19 (Height 4.18m)
Low Tide at 16:31 (Height 2.21m)
High Tide at 22:53 (Height 4.23m)
Wed 01 Feb
Low Tide at 05:21 (Height 2.21m)
High Tide at 11:30 (Height 4.26m)
Low Tide at 17:48 (Height 2.03m)
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