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Hunstanton Beach

The main Hunstanton beach is a large (2 miles) sandy beach with traditional groynes, rock pools, promenade and all the expected seaside town facilities. The beach on the east coast faces west and is famous for the spectacular and long sunsets.

Hunstanton is popular with kitesurfers.

All the facilities expected of a Victorian/Edwardian seaside town.

Hunstanton Beach has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.

Dog Friendly Beach?

We have no current information on dog restrictions for Hunstanton Beach.

Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 28 beaches in Norfolk, or check our list of Norfolk Dog Friendly Beaches.

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Hunstanton Beach Water Quality

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.

7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 4℃ to 5℃ with wind speed 7.6 m/sec (NNW)

Monday, Feb 06

Expect a temp in the range -0.5℃ to 0.6℃ with wind speed 1.9 m/sec (SSW)

Tuesday, Feb 07

Expect a temp in the range -1.3℃ to -0.2℃ with wind speed 4.4 m/sec (S)

Wednesday, Feb 08

Expect a temp in the range -1.4℃ to -0.7℃ with wind speed 3.1 m/sec (S)

Thursday, Feb 09

Expect a temp in the range -1.5℃ to -0.3℃ with wind speed 6 m/sec (S)

Friday, Feb 10

Expect a temp in the range 1.9℃ to 2.4℃ with wind speed 5.2 m/sec (NW)

Saturday, Feb 11

Expect a temp in the range -0.7℃ to 0.4℃ with wind speed 2.7 m/sec (SSW)

Hunstanton weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

Hunstanton Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Hunstanton Beach is at Hunstanton 0.56 km (0.35 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.

Sun 05 Feb
   Low Tide at 00:55 (Height 1.58m)
   High Tide at 06:15 (Height 6.34m)
   Low Tide at 13:00 (Height 1.81m)
   High Tide at 18:20 (Height 6.78m)

Mon 06 Feb
   Low Tide at 01:38 (Height 1.41m)
   High Tide at 06:51 (Height 6.48m)
   Low Tide at 13:41 (Height 1.68m)
   High Tide at 18:55 (Height 6.91m)

Tue 07 Feb
   Low Tide at 02:16 (Height 1.32m)
   High Tide at 07:23 (Height 6.57m)
   Low Tide at 14:15 (Height 1.62m)
   High Tide at 19:28 (Height 6.97m)

Wed 08 Feb
   Low Tide at 02:45 (Height 1.30m)
   High Tide at 07:54 (Height 6.61m)
   Low Tide at 14:41 (Height 1.61m)
   High Tide at 19:58 (Height 6.97m)

Thu 09 Feb
   Low Tide at 03:12 (Height 1.33m)
   High Tide at 08:24 (Height 6.59m)
   Low Tide at 15:06 (Height 1.62m)
   High Tide at 20:27 (Height 6.93m)

Fri 10 Feb
   Low Tide at 03:36 (Height 1.40m)
   High Tide at 08:53 (Height 6.52m)
   Low Tide at 15:30 (Height 1.65m)
   High Tide at 20:54 (Height 6.86m)

Sat 11 Feb
   Low Tide at 03:58 (Height 1.49m)
   High Tide at 09:23 (Height 6.38m)
   Low Tide at 15:57 (Height 1.74m)
   High Tide at 21:25 (Height 6.73m)