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Herne Bay is situated on the north Kent coast, close to the town centre, and features a shingle beach with some sand exposed at low water. The beach is located to the east of the harbour and Clock Tower, and neighbours a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). A promenade runs along above the beach, accompanied by grassed areas behind.
The resort boasts a range of facilities, including a pier, a promenade, and a Victorian bandstand. Visitors can enjoy excellent seafood restaurants, as well as traditional seaside amenities like fish and chip shops and wooden beach huts.
East of the town, beyond the breakwater known as Neptune's Arm, lies The King's Hall, an Edwardian seafront venue with nearby parking. The stretch of coast between The King's Hall and Reculver is popular with walkers, kayakers, boaters, and crabbers. The beach itself is mainly shingle, with a number of groynes extending into the sea. Behind the sea wall, grassy slopes known as The Downs offer a haven for birdlife, with several footpaths criss-crossing the area. This region has been designated a Special Protection Area for birds.
Herne Bay East Beach, located to the right of Neptune's Arm, stretches towards Reculver and offers a more rural experience. This side of the beach is popular with sailing and kayaking enthusiasts, and is dog-friendly all year round. Visitors can enjoy long walks along the coast, taking in the cliffs and romantic ruins of Reculver Castle.
Herne Bay is adjacent to the Kent Coastline Walk.
Sand Shingle
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Max temperature | 18°C |
| feels like | 19°C |
| Wind 9mph |  |
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| Min temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
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The tide at Herne Bay is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 6:54 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 12:58 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Parking is available off Central Parade.
Dogs are not allowed on the beach between 1st May and 30th September and must be kept on leads on promenades.
No information available
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile east as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile west as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile west as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 3 miles east as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles west as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles east as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles east as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles east as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles west as the seagull flies, around 39 miles by road.
around 10 miles east as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 10 miles east as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 11 miles east as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 11 miles east as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 12 miles east as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 12 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 12 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 13 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 13 miles east as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 13 miles east as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
Location: Herne Bay
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: TR186684
Coordinates: 51°22'24"N 1°8'22"E
Mapcode: GBR TX0.T2X
What 3 Words: sentences.assist.bride
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Kent
Country: England
Local Authority: Canterbury
Nearest postcode: CT6 6BA
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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