Cayton Bay Beach

Cayton Bay beach is an unspoilt and quiet bay located 5km south of Scarborough and a similar distance north of Filey.

The bay is a wide, sandy beach backed by cliffs, and one of the best surfing locations in North Yorkshire. The centre of the bay has a reef that creates a flat lagoon which is perfect for kayaking, Stand-Up Paddle Boarding and windsurfing.

If you don’t want to sit still then why not explore the remains of WWII fortifications or why not search for some fossils. Some of the cliffs and rocks were formed in the upper Jurassic period.

Facilities include seasonal lifeguards, parking, toilets, cafe/restaurant, shops all located in the local village.

Cayton Bay Beach has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.

Dog Friendly Beach?

Cayton Bay Beach is dog friendly and allows dogs all year.

Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 22 beaches in North Yorkshire, or check our list of North Yorkshire Dog Friendly Beaches.

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Cayton Bay 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.

Cayton Bay Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 9.8℃ to 12.9℃ with wind speed 3.7 m/sec (NE)

Sunday, Jun 04

Expect a temp in the range 7.2℃ to 10.7℃ with wind speed 2.7 m/sec (NE)

Monday, Jun 05

Expect a temp in the range 9.6℃ to 11℃ with wind speed 2.8 m/sec (NE)

Tuesday, Jun 06

Expect a temp in the range 8.3℃ to 11.3℃ with wind speed 2.5 m/sec (ENE)

Wednesday, Jun 07

Expect a temp in the range 9.4℃ to 11.1℃ with wind speed 1.9 m/sec (NE)

Thursday, Jun 08

Expect a temp in the range 10.2℃ to 10.9℃ with wind speed 2.8 m/sec (E)

Friday, Jun 09

Expect a temp in the range 9.9℃ to 10.8℃ with wind speed 3.7 m/sec (ENE)

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

Cayton Bay Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Cayton Bay Beach is at Scarborough 4.47 km (2.78 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 Cayton Bay Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Sat 03 Jun
   High Tide at 03:13 (Height 5.40m)
   Low Tide at 09:26 (Height 1.46m)
   High Tide at 15:28 (Height 5.45m)
   Low Tide at 21:52 (Height 1.13m)

Sun 04 Jun
   High Tide at 03:52 (Height 5.54m)
   Low Tide at 10:08 (Height 1.26m)
   High Tide at 16:12 (Height 5.55m)
   Low Tide at 22:33 (Height 1.11m)

Mon 05 Jun
   High Tide at 04:33 (Height 5.61m)
   Low Tide at 10:51 (Height 1.12m)
   High Tide at 16:58 (Height 5.58m)
   Low Tide at 23:16 (Height 1.18m)

Tue 06 Jun
   High Tide at 05:16 (Height 5.61m)
   Low Tide at 11:37 (Height 1.06m)
   High Tide at 17:47 (Height 5.53m)

Wed 07 Jun
   Low Tide at 00:01 (Height 1.33m)
   High Tide at 06:02 (Height 5.54m)
   Low Tide at 12:25 (Height 1.07m)
   High Tide at 18:40 (Height 5.40m)

Thu 08 Jun
   Low Tide at 00:50 (Height 1.55m)
   High Tide at 06:51 (Height 5.42m)
   Low Tide at 13:18 (Height 1.15m)
   High Tide at 19:36 (Height 5.22m)

Fri 09 Jun
   Low Tide at 01:43 (Height 1.80m)
   High Tide at 07:45 (Height 5.28m)
   Low Tide at 14:16 (Height 1.26m)
   High Tide at 20:36 (Height 5.04m)