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Herne Bay Central Beach

(Herne Bay Pier Beach)

Kent, England


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A typical English beach town.

With wooden beach huts, a shingle beach and fish and chip shops, this Kent resort is a typical English beach town. The beach is to the west of the harbour and Clock Tower. The bathing water contains numerous groynes and is backed by a promenade. To the east is a pier and a harbour breakwater.

Herne Bay Central Beach is adjacent to the Kent Coastline Walk.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 28 March

Today
Chance of rain 87%
Max temp. 12°C
(feels like 7°C)
Wind 27mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 88%
Min temp. 8°C
(feels like 4°C)
Wind 20mph

The tide at Herne Bay Central Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:12 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:20 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   9°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Herne Bay Central Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Reculver Towers and Roman Fort (3.1 miles)
The Tankerton Arms (3.3 miles)
Tankerton Slopes (3.4 miles)
Whitstable Harbour (4.2 miles)
Playhouse Theatre Whitstable (4.2 miles)
The Black Dog (4.2 miles)
Whitstable Town Centre (4.3 miles)
Whitstable SUP (4.6 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Herne Bay

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: TR172682

County: Kent

Country: England

Local Authority: Canterbury

Nearest postcode: CT6 8RG

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