Sandhaven beach is a large sandy beach in South Shields. The beach is located south of the pier and is backed by dunes and some grass areas.
Facilities include parking, restaurant/cafe, slipway, toilets, seasonal lifeguards and pier.
Sandhaven Beach has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.
Sandhaven beach, No dogs between 1st May and 30th September.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have no beaches around South Shields, 13 beaches in Tyne and Wear, or check our list of Tyne and Wear 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.
Our weather forecast for South Shields in Tyne and Wear
Today (Sunday, Mar 07)
Expect a temperature in the range 6.4℃ to 8.1℃ with a wind speed 4.6 m/sec (WNW)
Monday, Mar 08
Expect a temperature in the range 4.6℃ to 5.2℃ with a wind speed 4.7 m/sec (W)
Tuesday, Mar 09
Expect a temperature in the range 2.9℃ to 5.3℃ with a wind speed 4.5 m/sec (WNW)
Wednesday, Mar 10
Expect a temperature in the range 6.2℃ to 7.4℃ with a wind speed 9.8 m/sec (S)
Thursday, Mar 11
Expect a temperature in the range 8.5℃ to 11.1℃ with a wind speed 10.3 m/sec (SSW)
Friday, Mar 12
Expect a temperature in the range 4.6℃ to 5℃ with a wind speed 8 m/sec (WSW)
Saturday, Mar 13
Expect a temperature in the range 5.7℃ to 6℃ with a wind speed 8.7 m/sec (SW)
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Tides
Our tide forecast for Sandhaven Beach in Tyne and Wear.
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