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.
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 4.3℃ to 6.5℃ with wind speed 6 m/sec (NW)
Tuesday, Mar 28 Expect a temp in the range 2.2℃ to 2.8℃ with wind speed 6.8 m/sec (S)
Wednesday, Mar 29 Expect a temp in the range 8.3℃ to 9.7℃ with wind speed 4.3 m/sec (SSW)
Thursday, Mar 30 Expect a temp in the range 7.8℃ to 11℃ with wind speed 7.2 m/sec (SW)
Friday, Mar 31 Expect a temp in the range 7.4℃ to 7.9℃ with wind speed 4.1 m/sec (S)
Saturday, Apr 01 Expect a temp in the range 6.6℃ to 7.2℃ with wind speed 4 m/sec (N)
Sunday, Apr 02 Expect a temp in the range 5.2℃ to 6.4℃ with wind speed 2.1 m/sec (ESE)
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.
Mon 27 Mar Low Tide at 00:51 (Height 1.24m) High Tide at 06:57 (Height 4.42m) Low Tide at 13:05 (Height 1.34m) High Tide at 19:21 (Height 4.41m)
Tue 28 Mar Low Tide at 01:28 (Height 1.67m) High Tide at 07:42 (Height 4.14m) Low Tide at 13:52 (Height 1.67m) High Tide at 20:19 (Height 4.03m)
Wed 29 Mar Low Tide at 02:16 (Height 2.07m) High Tide at 08:40 (Height 3.88m) Low Tide at 15:01 (Height 1.96m) High Tide at 21:33 (Height 3.73m)
Thu 30 Mar Low Tide at 03:36 (Height 2.37m) High Tide at 09:59 (Height 3.71m) Low Tide at 16:44 (Height 2.06m) High Tide at 23:06 (Height 3.65m)
Fri 31 Mar Low Tide at 05:31 (Height 2.39m) High Tide at 11:32 (Height 3.74m) Low Tide at 18:20 (Height 1.89m)
Sat 01 Apr High Tide at 00:32 (Height 3.81m) Low Tide at 06:51 (Height 2.16m) High Tide at 12:45 (Height 3.96m) Low Tide at 19:19 (Height 1.61m)
Sun 02 Apr High Tide at 01:26 (Height 4.06m) Low Tide at 07:38 (Height 1.87m) High Tide at 13:33 (Height 4.22m) Low Tide at 20:00 (Height 1.33m)
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