Whitby Sands Beach, Whitby North Yorkshire
  • About Us

    Whitby Sands Beach Information

    Whitby Sands beach is a sandy beach with some rocks situated to the west of the town and the beach is also known as West Cliff Beach.

    The River Esk splits through Whitby and a unique swing bridge connects the West and East sides of the town. On the east, you have a small sandy beach below the Abbey and this is protected by the outer harbour walls.

    To the East, you’ve some specialist shopping, cafe, pubs and the Cook Museum. To reach the abbey the only way up is via the 199 steps (Caedmon’s Trod). The West of the town has Theatre, cinema, Whitby Sands beach, Whitby Museum, Lifeboat Museum, parks, a boating lake and mini golf and high on the cliff the Captain Cook Monument and Whitby whale bones.

    You will not be short of facilities, include car parks, toilets, cafes/restaurants/pubs and beach huts.

    Whitby Sands Beach has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.

    Whitby Sands Beach has dog restrictions. Dogs not allowed at the South end of the beach.

    Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 5 beaches around Whitby, 22 beaches in North Yorkshire, or check our list of North Yorkshire Dog Friendly Beaches.

  • Water Quality


    Beach Bathing 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.
  • Tides
  • Weather


    7-day Weather Forecast


    Light rain today and tomorrow, with high temperatures falling to 10°C on Friday.

    Today's Forecast
     Mostly cloudy starting in the evening and breezy overnight.
     
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      5:47 am    8:17 pm
    Sunday, Apr 22nd
     Mostly cloudy until evening and breezy overnight.
     
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       71%  67%   11 mph
      5:44 am    8:19 pm

    Monday, Apr 23rd
     Breezy and mostly cloudy starting in the afternoon.
     
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      5:42 am    8:21 pm
    Tuesday, Apr 24th
     Mostly cloudy throughout the day.
     
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      5:40 am    8:23 pm

    Wednesday, Apr 25th
     Mostly cloudy throughout the day and breezy starting in the afternoon.
     
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      5:38 am    8:24 pm
    Thursday, Apr 26th
     Breezy and partly cloudy until evening.
     
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       20%  51%   14 mph
      5:35 am    8:26 pm

    Friday, Apr 27th
     Overcast throughout the day.
     
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       7%  84%   9 mph
      5:33 am    8:28 pm
    Saturday, Apr 28th
     Mostly cloudy until evening.
     
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       0%  63%   8 mph
      5:31 am    8:30 pm

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