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Morecambe South Beach is a sand and shingle expanse, backed by rocky sea defences, with a gently sloping bathing water and small pebbles. The beach is exposed throughout the tidal cycle, except during a spring tide, and features groynes stretching for several kilometres along the coastline.
The beach slopes gently into the sea, making it a popular spot for relaxation during the warmer summer months. A pleasant promenade, featuring art installations and games for children, runs along the seafront and is home to the iconic statue of Eric Morecambe. The promenade offers stunning views over Morecambe Bay, the largest expanse of inter-tidal sand and mudflats in the United Kingdom.
Visitors are advised to exercise great care in the water, as the sands of Morecambe Bay are notorious for their dangerous quicksands and fast-moving tides. Children should be supervised at all times, and swimming is permitted but at the visitor's own risk, as there are no lifeguards on duty.
The beach is a large, flat pebble and sandy stretch between Battery Breakwater and Stone Jetty Breakwater, and is generally quieter than its northern counterpart. During low tide, the beach widens significantly, allowing visitors to enjoy activities like picnicking, kite flying, and beachcombing. The famous Grade II listed Art Deco Midlands Hotel overlooks the northern side of the beach, offering a perfect spot for a weekend break or afternoon tea.
Dogs must be kept on leads on the promenade and are not allowed on the beach from 1st May to 30th September.
Sand Shingle
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 86% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 14mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 95% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 19mph |  |
The tide at Morecambe South Beach is currently high. Low tide will be at approximately 9:49 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 3:23 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
There is parking available next to the beach. A charge applies.
Dogs not allowed.
Beach cleaned regularly.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile northeast as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
less than a mile south-southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 8 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 9 miles north as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 10 miles north as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road or 14 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 46 miles by road.
around 10 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 43 miles by road.
around 10 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 47 miles by road.
around 15 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 49 miles by road.
around 15 miles west as the seagull flies, around 52 miles by road.
around 16 miles west as the seagull flies, around 51 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 48 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 48 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 53 miles by road.
around 16 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 18 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 18 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 55 miles by road.
Location: Sandylands, Morecambe
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SD421636
Coordinates: 54°3'55"N 2°53'7"W
Mapcode: GBR 8P9F.4D
What 3 Words: credit.loaf.track
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: Lancashire
Country: England
Local Authority: Lancaster
Parish: Morecambe
Nearest postcode: LA3 1FG
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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