Druridge Bay is one of Northumberland coast’s largest bays at 7 miles (11 km) long stretching from Amble in the north to Cresswell in the south.
Northumberland Coast Country Park is a 3 mile stretch situated within the bay, and this part of the bay (the section near the village of Druridge, in the centre of the bay) is owned by the National Trust.
Areas within the bay are set aside as nature reserves.
Parking at various points along the bay by the sand dunes right next to the beach.
Dog Friendly Beach?
We have no current information on dog restrictions for Druridge Bay Beach.
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 7.2℃ to 7.8℃ with wind speed 5.5 m/sec (WSW)
Sunday, Feb 05 Expect a temp in the range 2.5℃ to 2.9℃ with wind speed 5.6 m/sec (WNW)
Monday, Feb 06 Expect a temp in the range 3.6℃ to 4.3℃ with wind speed 4.7 m/sec (WSW)
Tuesday, Feb 07 Expect a temp in the range 4.6℃ to 5.5℃ with wind speed 3.2 m/sec (SSW)
Wednesday, Feb 08 Expect a temp in the range 4.8℃ to 6.5℃ with wind speed 3 m/sec (SSW)
Thursday, Feb 09 Expect a temp in the range 3.2℃ to 6.3℃ with wind speed 7.4 m/sec (SSW)
Friday, Feb 10 Expect a temp in the range 1.8℃ to 2.9℃ with wind speed 4.3 m/sec (W)
Amble weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Druridge Bay Beach Tide Times
Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Druridge Bay Beach is at Amble 7.59 km (4.72 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height. These times are not adjusted for BST.
Sat 04 Feb High Tide at 02:40 (Height 4.44m) Low Tide at 08:41 (Height 1.71m) High Tide at 14:50 (Height 4.64m) Low Tide at 21:09 (Height 1.30m)
Sun 05 Feb High Tide at 03:16 (Height 4.56m) Low Tide at 09:15 (Height 1.56m) High Tide at 15:23 (Height 4.77m) Low Tide at 21:43 (Height 1.15m)
Mon 06 Feb High Tide at 03:48 (Height 4.65m) Low Tide at 09:46 (Height 1.44m) High Tide at 15:53 (Height 4.87m) Low Tide at 22:16 (Height 1.03m)
Tue 07 Feb High Tide at 04:19 (Height 4.70m) Low Tide at 10:17 (Height 1.35m) High Tide at 16:23 (Height 4.93m) Low Tide at 22:47 (Height 0.96m)
Wed 08 Feb High Tide at 04:49 (Height 4.71m) Low Tide at 10:46 (Height 1.31m) High Tide at 16:53 (Height 4.95m) Low Tide at 23:18 (Height 0.96m)
Thu 09 Feb High Tide at 05:20 (Height 4.67m) Low Tide at 11:16 (Height 1.33m) High Tide at 17:23 (Height 4.92m) Low Tide at 23:50 (Height 1.02m)
Fri 10 Feb High Tide at 05:53 (Height 4.60m) Low Tide at 11:46 (Height 1.39m) High Tide at 17:56 (Height 4.85m)
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