Long Sands Beach

Long Sands beach in Tynemouth is a stretch of golden sand suitable for bathing, surfing, kayaking or why not just sit back and relax. As the tide goes out a number of rock pools provide excellent family fun.

Facilities include Parking, toilets, cafe, restaurant and shops.

Long Sands Beach is a Blue Flag Beach and has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.

Dog Friendly Beach?

Long Sands does not allow dogs between 1st May to 30th September.

Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 13 beaches in Tyne and Wear, or check our list of Tyne and Wear Dog Friendly Beaches.

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Long 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.

Long Sands Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 8.3℃ to 11.6℃ with wind speed 4.2 m/sec (NE)

Monday, May 29

Expect a temp in the range 7℃ to 10.2℃ with wind speed 3.2 m/sec (NE)

Tuesday, May 30

Expect a temp in the range 8.2℃ to 11.9℃ with wind speed 2.8 m/sec (NNW)

Wednesday, May 31

Expect a temp in the range 8.8℃ to 11.6℃ with wind speed 3.6 m/sec (NE)

Thursday, Jun 01

Expect a temp in the range 10.7℃ to 11.5℃ with wind speed 3.8 m/sec (NE)

Friday, Jun 02

Expect a temp in the range 9.8℃ to 10.9℃ with wind speed 4.5 m/sec (NNE)

Saturday, Jun 03

Expect a temp in the range 6.4℃ to 9.8℃ with wind speed 2.3 m/sec (NE)

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

Long Sands Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Long Sands Beach is at RIVER TYNE (NORTH SHIELDS) 3.12 km (1.94 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.

Sun 28 May
   Low Tide at 03:19 (Height 2.24m)
   High Tide at 09:33 (Height 3.94m)
   Low Tide at 16:13 (Height 1.72m)
   High Tide at 22:29 (Height 3.81m)

Mon 29 May
   Low Tide at 04:38 (Height 2.19m)
   High Tide at 10:39 (Height 3.97m)
   Low Tide at 17:18 (Height 1.62m)
   High Tide at 23:31 (Height 3.93m)

Tue 30 May
   Low Tide at 05:44 (Height 2.03m)
   High Tide at 11:40 (Height 4.09m)
   Low Tide at 18:13 (Height 1.46m)

Wed 31 May
   High Tide at 00:24 (Height 4.12m)
   Low Tide at 06:37 (Height 1.81m)
   High Tide at 12:32 (Height 4.26m)
   Low Tide at 19:01 (Height 1.27m)

Thu 01 Jun
   High Tide at 01:09 (Height 4.34m)
   Low Tide at 07:22 (Height 1.57m)
   High Tide at 13:18 (Height 4.45m)
   Low Tide at 19:44 (Height 1.10m)

Fri 02 Jun
   High Tide at 01:49 (Height 4.54m)
   Low Tide at 08:04 (Height 1.34m)
   High Tide at 14:00 (Height 4.64m)
   Low Tide at 20:26 (Height 0.96m)

Sat 03 Jun
   High Tide at 02:28 (Height 4.72m)
   Low Tide at 08:45 (Height 1.12m)
   High Tide at 14:42 (Height 4.80m)
   Low Tide at 21:07 (Height 0.87m)