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Herne Bay Central Beach is located to the west of the harbour and Clock Tower, and is a typical English beach town with a shingle beach, wooden beach huts, and fish and chip shops. The bathing water contains numerous groynes and is backed by a promenade, with a pier and harbour breakwater to the east.
The shingle beach at Herne Bay is gently sloping, flattening to a wide expanse of sand and mud that is exposed when the tide retreats. The beach is a popular bathing area for families in the summer holidays, with sheltered bathing behind the breakwater and a range of amenities close at hand. Beach huts can be found at the western end of the beach, towards Hampton pier.
During the holiday season, the bandstand on Central Parade between Herne Bay Pier and Neptunes Arm, offers traditional seaside entertainment, including Brass Bands, tea dances, and children's entertainers such as Punch and Judy.
Herne Bay is an award-winning beach and a popular family seaside destination on the Kent Coast. The beach is dog-friendly, with a small restricted area just to the left of the Pier in the summer.
Herne Bay Central Beach offers a quintessential British seaside experience, with its shingle beach, wooden beach huts, and range of amenities and activities.
Herne Bay Central Beach is adjacent to the Kent Coastline Walk.
Sand Shingle
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | % |
| Max temperature | 19°C |
| feels like | 20°C |
| Wind 17mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight | |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 41% |
| Min temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 17mph |  |
The tide at Herne Bay Central Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 5:05 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 11:15 AM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Parking is available off Central Parade.
No information available
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile west as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile east as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile east as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles east as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road.
around 9 miles east as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 10 miles east as the seagull flies, around 11 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 13 miles by road.
around 12 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 13 miles east as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 13 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 13 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 14 miles east as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 14 miles east as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 14 miles east as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
Location: Herne Bay
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: TR172682
Coordinates: 51°22'19"N 1°7'10"E
Mapcode: GBR TWZ.V5Y
What 3 Words: most.translated.media
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 8RG
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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