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.

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7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 2.5℃ to 5.5℃ with wind speed 4.8 m/sec (N)

Friday, Jan 27

Expect a temp in the range -1.5℃ to 0.5℃ with wind speed 2.7 m/sec (NW)

Saturday, Jan 28

Expect a temp in the range 4.2℃ to 4.9℃ with wind speed 7.1 m/sec (WSW)

Sunday, Jan 29

Expect a temp in the range 3.3℃ to 5.8℃ with wind speed 8.2 m/sec (SW)

Monday, Jan 30

Expect a temp in the range 4℃ to 6.1℃ with wind speed 8.5 m/sec (WSW)

Tuesday, Jan 31

Expect a temp in the range 5.9℃ to 7.7℃ with wind speed 7.2 m/sec (SW)

Wednesday, Feb 01

Expect a temp in the range 3.7℃ to 4.7℃ with wind speed 8 m/sec (WSW)

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. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Thu 26 Jan
   High Tide at 06:06 (Height 5.37m)
   Low Tide at 11:54 (Height 1.19m)
   High Tide at 18:09 (Height 5.57m)

Fri 27 Jan
   Low Tide at 00:29 (Height 0.83m)
   High Tide at 06:53 (Height 5.10m)
   Low Tide at 12:34 (Height 1.43m)
   High Tide at 18:57 (Height 5.31m)

Sat 28 Jan
   Low Tide at 01:11 (Height 1.20m)
   High Tide at 07:43 (Height 4.80m)
   Low Tide at 13:15 (Height 1.71m)
   High Tide at 19:50 (Height 5.00m)

Sun 29 Jan
   Low Tide at 01:55 (Height 1.60m)
   High Tide at 08:37 (Height 4.54m)
   Low Tide at 14:02 (Height 1.99m)
   High Tide at 20:51 (Height 4.70m)

Mon 30 Jan
   Low Tide at 02:51 (Height 1.97m)
   High Tide at 09:36 (Height 4.37m)
   Low Tide at 15:08 (Height 2.21m)
   High Tide at 21:58 (Height 4.49m)

Tue 31 Jan
   Low Tide at 04:20 (Height 2.19m)
   High Tide at 10:40 (Height 4.33m)
   Low Tide at 16:59 (Height 2.21m)
   High Tide at 23:11 (Height 4.41m)

Wed 01 Feb
   Low Tide at 05:38 (Height 2.17m)
   High Tide at 11:45 (Height 4.42m)
   Low Tide at 18:11 (Height 1.99m)