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Whitby Sands Beach (aka West Cliff 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 is the Captain Cook Monument and Whitby whale bones.

You will not be short of facilities, including 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.

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 at Whitby, 22 beaches in North Yorkshire, or check our list of North Yorkshire Dog Friendly Beaches.

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Whitby Sands 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.

7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range -0.5℃ to 0.5℃ with wind speed 4.1 m/sec (W)

Sunday, Dec 11

Expect a temp in the range -0.1℃ to 0.5℃ with wind speed 1.9 m/sec (WSW)

Monday, Dec 12

Expect a temp in the range -1.4℃ to -0.6℃ with wind speed 2.5 m/sec (W)

Tuesday, Dec 13

Expect a temp in the range -2.6℃ to -2℃ with wind speed 1.9 m/sec (WSW)

Wednesday, Dec 14

Expect a temp in the range 0.2℃ to 3.5℃ with wind speed 2.6 m/sec (NW)

Thursday, Dec 15

Expect a temp in the range -1.2℃ to 1.3℃ with wind speed 8.3 m/sec (NW)

Friday, Dec 16

Expect a temp in the range 0.3℃ to 0.6℃ with wind speed 7.1 m/sec (WSW)

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

Whitby Sands Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Whitby Sands Beach is at Whitby 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.

Sat 10 Dec
   High Tide at 04:59 (Height 5.20m)
   Low Tide at 11:03 (Height 1.69m)
   High Tide at 17:10 (Height 5.31m)
   Low Tide at 23:30 (Height 1.48m)

Sun 11 Dec
   High Tide at 05:35 (Height 5.10m)
   Low Tide at 11:35 (Height 1.82m)
   High Tide at 17:43 (Height 5.24m)

Mon 12 Dec
   Low Tide at 00:05 (Height 1.57m)
   High Tide at 06:13 (Height 4.96m)
   Low Tide at 12:08 (Height 1.97m)
   High Tide at 18:17 (Height 5.13m)

Tue 13 Dec
   Low Tide at 00:42 (Height 1.68m)
   High Tide at 06:52 (Height 4.81m)
   Low Tide at 12:44 (Height 2.13m)
   High Tide at 18:55 (Height 4.99m)

Wed 14 Dec
   Low Tide at 01:23 (Height 1.82m)
   High Tide at 07:34 (Height 4.65m)
   Low Tide at 13:25 (Height 2.30m)
   High Tide at 19:37 (Height 4.84m)

Thu 15 Dec
   Low Tide at 02:10 (Height 1.96m)
   High Tide at 08:24 (Height 4.50m)
   Low Tide at 14:14 (Height 2.46m)
   High Tide at 20:27 (Height 4.70m)

Fri 16 Dec
   Low Tide at 03:04 (Height 2.08m)
   High Tide at 09:22 (Height 4.40m)
   Low Tide at 15:14 (Height 2.58m)
   High Tide at 21:28 (Height 4.60m)