Wells beach combines a sand beach with a little town and fishing port, although the town name is Wells-Next-the-Sea it is nearly a mile from the open sea and beach.
Wells beach is part of a long stretch of beach, joining Holkham and is backed by sand dunes and pine woods.
You often have to walk some way to get to the sea but be careful as when the tide turns and starts to come in it can be very fast.
Facilities at the beach include toilets, cafe/restaurant, shop, slipway, beach hut hire.
Dog Friendly Beach?
Wells beach has a dog ban on a 200-yard stretch of the beach between the beginning of May and the end of September.
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 11.1℃ to 12.8℃ with wind speed 8.8 m/sec (WNW)
Saturday, Feb 04 Expect a temp in the range 3.9℃ to 6.9℃ with wind speed 5.7 m/sec (W)
Sunday, Feb 05 Expect a temp in the range 4.6℃ to 7.5℃ with wind speed 5.8 m/sec (W)
Monday, Feb 06 Expect a temp in the range -1.7℃ to -0.6℃ with wind speed 2.4 m/sec (SSW)
Tuesday, Feb 07 Expect a temp in the range -1℃ to 1.1℃ with wind speed 3.4 m/sec (SSW)
Wednesday, Feb 08 Expect a temp in the range -2.1℃ to -1.3℃ with wind speed 1.9 m/sec (S)
Thursday, Feb 09 Expect a temp in the range -0.7℃ to -0.2℃ with wind speed 4.8 m/sec (SSW)
Wells-next-the-Sea weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Wells Beach Tide Times
Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Wells Beach is at Wells 0.92 km (0.57 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height.
Fri 03 Feb Low Tide at 00:55 (Height -0.02m) High Tide at 05:14 (Height 2.36m) Low Tide at 12:58 (Height -0.03m) High Tide at 17:24 (Height 2.56m)
Sat 04 Feb Low Tide at 01:44 (Height 0.06m) High Tide at 05:59 (Height 2.67m) Low Tide at 13:35 (Height 0.17m) High Tide at 18:02 (Height 2.92m)
Sun 05 Feb Low Tide at 02:25 (Height 0.22m) High Tide at 06:39 (Height 2.95m) Low Tide at 14:03 (Height 0.38m) High Tide at 18:36 (Height 3.25m)
Mon 06 Feb Low Tide at 03:01 (Height 0.43m) High Tide at 07:15 (Height 3.18m) Low Tide at 14:24 (Height 0.56m) High Tide at 19:07 (Height 3.53m)
Tue 07 Feb Low Tide at 03:32 (Height 0.63m) High Tide at 07:46 (Height 3.33m) Low Tide at 14:38 (Height 0.67m) High Tide at 19:39 (Height 3.73m)
Wed 08 Feb Low Tide at 04:00 (Height 0.76m) High Tide at 08:16 (Height 3.40m) Low Tide at 14:46 (Height 0.68m) High Tide at 20:11 (Height 3.84m)
Thu 09 Feb Low Tide at 04:24 (Height 0.79m) High Tide at 08:47 (Height 3.38m) Low Tide at 15:00 (Height 0.59m) High Tide at 20:46 (Height 3.83m)
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Beach: Wells-next-the-Sea beach View: In a lovely location, backed by mature pinewoods and a stone’s throw from the sea. Enjoy the sunshine during the summer on the terrace or in the winter cosy up inside around the log burner. What’s on the menu?: Fresh tasty snacks, light meals, hot and cold drinks, ice creams and lollies. Read more…
Beach: Marshland coastline at Brancaster Staithe in North Norfolk View: Overlooking this truly unspoilt bit of Norfolk coastline, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The deck terrace and adjoining dining area give spectacular views overlooking the Norfolk Coastal Path and the tidal marsh beyond to Scolt Head Island. What’s on the menu?: A great dining experience with local seafood and Read more…
Beach: Brancaster beach View: The kiosk sits right next to the beach and enjoys views over the unspoilt 2 miles of golden sand. What’s on the menu?: All food to take away – burgers, chips, light snacks, sandwiches, cakes & sweets, hot and cold drinks, ice-creams. Read more…
Beach: Heacham beach View: Situated directly on this sandy beach, enjoy sunsets over the water. What’s on the menu?: Light snacks, refreshments, ice-creams Read more…
Holkham Beach is part of the Holkham estate and within one of Britains largest nature reserve. A large sandy beach on the Norfolk coast path backed by sand dunes, marshland and pine woods. The beach is nearly 1 km wide at low tide and nearly 6 km (4 miles) long. Ideal for families that want to get away from amusements Read more…
Cley Beach is a long shingle beach that has some excellent coastal walks and is popular fishing beach. Parking and toilets but more facilities available in Cley Next the Sea village. Read more…
Brancaster beach has approximately two miles of unspoilt sand backed by dunes and salt marshes. A good option for families that want open space and are not bothered about extensive facilities. Facilities include large car park, toilets and a kiosk selling food. Read more…
Old Hunstanton Beach is a sandy beach with sand dunes and colourful beach huts. Hunstanton is becoming a main beach for kitesurfing and is ideal to learn on due to the gentle shelving beach. Potential issue is high tide at Old Hunstanton in onshore winds as the cliffs can generate huge updrafts. Car parking available. Read more…
Sheringham has a number of brick chalets and wooden beach huts for weekly rental located on Sheringham beach. Weekly lets commence on a Saturday and currently we do not offer daily lets. Read more…
Cromer has a number of beach chalets for weekly rental located to the east and west of the pier. Weekly lets commence on a Saturday and currently we do not offer daily lets. Read more…
Wells lifeboat station was established in 1830 and operates inshore and all weather lifeboats. Station and shop (Apr – Sept) are open daily Mon-Fri and weekend mornings. Read more…
Holkham Hall is part of the 25,000 acre Holkham Estate that includes the Holkham National Nature Reserve. The Hall was built in the 1750s by Thomas Coke, the 1st Earl of Leicester and is still privately owned by the same family. As well as this beautiful house you also have a museum with vintage cars and working steam engines. Read more…
Blakeney National Nature Reserve consists of unspoilt coastline with areas of rare habitats such as pristeen saltmarsh, vegetated shingle and sand dunes. Important breeding area for sea-bird colonies and grey and common seals at Blakeney Point. Read more…