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.
Cayton Bay 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 Scarborough in North Yorkshire
Today (Tuesday, Jan 19)
Expect a temperature in the range 9.6℃ to 9.7℃ with a wind speed 9.9 m/sec (SW)
Wednesday, Jan 20
Expect a temperature in the range 9.6℃ to 9.7℃ with a wind speed 10.2 m/sec (SW)
Thursday, Jan 21
Expect a temperature in the range 2.3℃ to 7.5℃ with a wind speed 9.4 m/sec (SSE)
Friday, Jan 22
Expect a temperature in the range 2.2℃ to 2.3℃ with a wind speed 7.8 m/sec (WSW)
Saturday, Jan 23
Expect a temperature in the range -2.3℃ to -0.9℃ with a wind speed 4.4 m/sec (WSW)
Sunday, Jan 24
Expect a temperature in the range -3.2℃ to -0.9℃ with a wind speed 3 m/sec (WNW)
Monday, Jan 25
Expect a temperature in the range -2.4℃ to -1.4℃ with a wind speed 3.7 m/sec (W)
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Tides
Our tide forecast for Cayton Bay Beach in North Yorkshire.
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