West Kirby beach is a sandy beach with views across to the mouth of the Dee Estuary and also the Hilbre Island which can be reached on foot from the beach.
At West Kirby you have Marine Lake that is a 5 feet deep, 52 acre enclosed man-made saltwater lake.
Facilities include car parking and toilets.
West Kirby Beach is dog friendly and allows dogs all year.
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.
Our weather forecast for Wirral in Merseyside
Today (Monday, Mar 08)
Expect a temperature in the range 5.3℃ to 7.3℃ with a wind speed 4.3 m/sec (WSW)
Tuesday, Mar 09
Expect a temperature in the range 5.5℃ to 6.2℃ with a wind speed 4.1 m/sec (SW)
Wednesday, Mar 10
Expect a temperature in the range 6.8℃ to 8.4℃ with a wind speed 7.3 m/sec (S)
Thursday, Mar 11
Expect a temperature in the range 7.3℃ to 9℃ with a wind speed 14.4 m/sec (SW)
Friday, Mar 12
Expect a temperature in the range 5.6℃ to 6℃ with a wind speed 9.2 m/sec (SW)
Saturday, Mar 13
Expect a temperature in the range 5.4℃ to 6.8℃ with a wind speed 6 m/sec (SSW)
Sunday, Mar 14
Expect a temperature in the range 4.3℃ to 5℃ with a wind speed 9.5 m/sec (W)
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Tides
Our tide forecast for West Kirby Beach in Merseyside.
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West Kirby Beach is dog friendly and allows dogs all year.
