St Andrews West Sands Beach
The West Sands at St Andrews is a long stretch of sand backed by the famous Royal & Ancient Golf Club.
You may also recognise it as the beach was used for the famous opening sequence of Chariots of Fire.
The beach is sandy, stretches for 3 km (2 miles), is backed by large grass areas and sand dunes.
Multiple options to park along the full 3 km length. The more you head away from the town of St Andrews the less access to facilities. At points along the road you have walkways taking you across the dunes onto the beach itself.
St Andrews West Sands Beach has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.
Dog Friendly Beach?
St Andrews West 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 West Sands Beach
St Andrews West Sands Beach, St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife , United Kingdom
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St Andrews West Sands Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast
St Andrews weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
St Andrews West Sands Beach Tide Times
Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to St Andrews West Sands Beach is at DUNDEE 14.65 km (9.10 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 West Sands Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.
Wed 20 Sep
High Tide at 05:25 (Height 5.23m)
Low Tide at 11:30 (Height 1.43m)
High Tide at 17:45 (Height 5.04m)
Low Tide at 23:40 (Height 1.60m)
Thu 21 Sep
High Tide at 06:05 (Height 5.03m)
Low Tide at 12:02 (Height 1.68m)
High Tide at 18:26 (Height 4.83m)
Fri 22 Sep
Low Tide at 00:18 (Height 1.82m)
High Tide at 06:52 (Height 4.77m)
Low Tide at 12:44 (Height 2.00m)
High Tide at 19:16 (Height 4.59m)
Sat 23 Sep
Low Tide at 01:14 (Height 2.08m)
High Tide at 07:54 (Height 4.51m)
Low Tide at 13:52 (Height 2.33m)
High Tide at 20:22 (Height 4.41m)
Sun 24 Sep
Low Tide at 02:43 (Height 2.24m)
High Tide at 09:25 (Height 4.39m)
Low Tide at 15:40 (Height 2.43m)
High Tide at 21:58 (Height 4.43m)
Mon 25 Sep
Low Tide at 04:35 (Height 2.06m)
High Tide at 11:06 (Height 4.56m)
Low Tide at 17:17 (Height 2.18m)
High Tide at 23:25 (Height 4.71m)
Tue 26 Sep
Low Tide at 05:58 (Height 1.60m)
High Tide at 12:21 (Height 4.94m)
Low Tide at 18:21 (Height 1.81m)
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