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- Profile
King Edwards Bay Beach Information
King Edwards Bay beach is a sheltered sandy beach backed by cliffs and grassy spaces ideal for families.
The beach sits under Tynemouth Priory and Tynemouth Castle.
The beach is also known as Tynemouth Short Sands after its longer “Long Sands” neighbour.
Facilities include car parking, toilets, shops, food outlets, lifeguards and zoned areas for watersports.
King Edwards Bay Beach is a Blue Flag Beach and has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.
King Edwards Bay beach has dog restrictions.Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 4 beaches around Tynemouth, 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 throughout the week, with high temperatures rising to 10°C on Tuesday.Windy throughout the day and rain starting in the evening.Today's Forecast
1->674% 86% 24 mph
8:26 am 3:38 pmFoggy in the morning.Sunday, Dec 16th
4->790% 80% 8 mph
8:26 am 3:38 pmMostly cloudy starting in the afternoon.Monday, Dec 17th
4->744% 54% 10 mph
8:27 am 3:38 pmWindy until evening and light rain starting in the evening.Tuesday, Dec 18th
7->1081% 99% 25 mph
8:28 am 3:38 pmFoggy in the morning.Wednesday, Dec 19th
7->991% 61% 14 mph
8:29 am 3:39 pmMostly cloudy until afternoon.Thursday, Dec 20th
5->841% 55% 12 mph
8:29 am 3:39 pmLight rain until afternoon, starting again overnight.Friday, Dec 21st
6->979% 85% 14 mph
8:30 am 3:39 pmFoggy in the morning.Saturday, Dec 22nd
5->870% 60% 12 mph
8:30 am 3:40 pm - Reviews
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