Dogs restricted to areas of the beach.Roker beach is also known as Whitburn South beach and is the closest Read more [...]
- Profile
Roker Beach Information
Roker beach is also known as Whitburn South beach and is the closest northern beach to Sunderland. A wide sandy beach with all the usual seaside attractions including marine activities centre, boating lake, gardens/park and model railway.
Facilities include parking, toilets, cafe/restaurants, deck chair hire.
Roker Beach is a Blue Flag Beach and has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.
Dogs restricted to areas of the beach.Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 4 beaches around Sunderland, 13 beaches in Tyne and Wear, or check our list of Tyne and Wear Dog Friendly Beaches.
- Water Quality
Beach Bathing Water QualityWater 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.
- Tides
- Weather
7-day Weather Forecast
Light rain tomorrow, with high temperatures falling to 3°C on Friday.Partly cloudy until afternoon and windy in the evening.Today's Forecast
4->1023% 30% 16 mph
8:20 am 4:11 pmWindy in the morning and partly cloudy throughout the day.Thursday, Jan 17th
2->535% 52% 20 mph
8:19 am 4:13 pmFoggy starting in the evening.Friday, Jan 18th
0->326% 94% 11 mph
8:18 am 4:15 pmMostly cloudy throughout the day.Saturday, Jan 19th
2->448% 94% 14 mph
8:17 am 4:16 pmMostly cloudy throughout the day.Sunday, Jan 20th
1->416% 78% 4 mph
8:16 am 4:18 pmFoggy starting in the evening and windy overnight.Monday, Jan 21st
1->540% 56% 9 mph
8:14 am 4:20 pmFoggy in the morning.Tuesday, Jan 22nd
1->473% 90% 8 mph
8:13 am 4:22 pmFoggy in the morning.Wednesday, Jan 23rd
2->470% 100% 12 mph
8:12 am 4:24 pm - Reviews
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