Whitby Sands Beach
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 is a Blue Flag Beach and has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.
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.
- 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.
Whitby Sands Beach 7 day weather forecast, weather in Whitby, North Yorkshire
Expect a temp in the range 4℃ to 6.6℃ with wind speed 7.4 m/sec (NW)
Expect a temp in the range 6.4℃ to 7.5℃ with wind speed 5.2 m/sec (N)
Expect a temp in the range 4℃ to 4.3℃ with wind speed 1.8 m/sec (SSW)
Expect a temp in the range 3℃ to 3.9℃ with wind speed 9.2 m/sec (W)
Expect a temp in the range 2.6℃ to 3.7℃ with wind speed 6.2 m/sec (S)
Expect a temp in the range 5.3℃ to 5.8℃ with wind speed 3.1 m/sec (E)
Expect a temp in the range 0.2℃ to 2℃ with wind speed 2.4 m/sec (W)
Whitby weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Tides
Whitby Sands Beach tide times.
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