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 today through Sunday, with high temperatures bottoming out at 12°C on Sunday.Rain starting in the afternoon.Today's Forecast
10->1577% 48% 5 mph
6:48 am 7:11 pmRain in the morning and breezy until afternoon.Friday, Sep 21st
8->1494% 85% 13 mph
6:50 am 7:09 pmMostly cloudy throughout the day.Saturday, Sep 22nd
8->130% 62% 11 mph
6:52 am 7:06 pmFoggy until afternoon and breezy starting in the afternoon, continuing until evening.Sunday, Sep 23rd
8->1274% 82% 14 mph
6:54 am 7:04 pmPartly cloudy until afternoon.Monday, Sep 24th
7->1410% 30% 16 mph
6:56 am 7:01 pmPartly cloudy throughout the day.Tuesday, Sep 25th
7->160% 26% 12 mph
6:57 am 6:58 pmMostly cloudy in the morning.Wednesday, Sep 26th
11->180% 24% 17 mph
6:59 am 6:56 pmMostly cloudy throughout the day.Thursday, Sep 27th
10->1617% 55% 16 mph
7:01 am 6:53 pm - Reviews
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