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.

Planning your visit to St Andrews East Sands Beach

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St Andrews East Sands Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 14.4℃ to 14.9℃ with wind speed 10.4 m/sec (SE)

Thursday, Sep 28

Expect a temp in the range 14.1℃ to 14.9℃ with wind speed 11.6 m/sec (SE)

Friday, Sep 29

Expect a temp in the range 11.4℃ to 12.3℃ with wind speed 7.3 m/sec (SW)

Saturday, Sep 30

Expect a temp in the range 9.2℃ to 10.4℃ with wind speed 7.4 m/sec (WSW)

Sunday, Oct 01 cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 12.3℃ to 14.8℃ with wind speed 5.2 m/sec (SE)

Monday, Oct 02

Expect a temp in the range 9.8℃ to 12.3℃ with wind speed 5.4 m/sec (SW)

Tuesday, Oct 03

Expect a temp in the range 8.3℃ to 9.7℃ with wind speed 5.4 m/sec (SW)

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, helping you to plan the best time to visit St Andrews East Sands Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Wed 27 Sep
   Low Tide at 06:38 (Height 0.99m)
   High Tide at 12:39 (Height 5.12m)
   Low Tide at 18:48 (Height 1.29m)

Thu 28 Sep
   High Tide at 00:46 (Height 5.23m)
   Low Tide at 07:26 (Height 0.55m)
   High Tide at 13:23 (Height 5.40m)
   Low Tide at 19:32 (Height 0.93m)

Fri 29 Sep
   High Tide at 01:29 (Height 5.54m)
   Low Tide at 08:11 (Height 0.23m)
   High Tide at 14:03 (Height 5.57m)
   Low Tide at 20:15 (Height 0.65m)

Sat 30 Sep
   High Tide at 02:10 (Height 5.73m)
   Low Tide at 08:53 (Height 0.08m)
   High Tide at 14:44 (Height 5.61m)
   Low Tide at 20:58 (Height 0.52m)

Sun 01 Oct
   High Tide at 02:53 (Height 5.79m)
   Low Tide at 09:33 (Height 0.13m)
   High Tide at 15:25 (Height 5.53m)
   Low Tide at 21:38 (Height 0.55m)

Mon 02 Oct
   High Tide at 03:37 (Height 5.69m)
   Low Tide at 10:10 (Height 0.41m)
   High Tide at 16:09 (Height 5.35m)
   Low Tide at 22:15 (Height 0.76m)

Tue 03 Oct
   High Tide at 04:24 (Height 5.46m)
   Low Tide at 10:41 (Height 0.84m)
   High Tide at 16:53 (Height 5.09m)
   Low Tide at 22:46 (Height 1.07m)