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Scarborough is one of Britain's most famous seaside towns, offering a wide range of amenities and entertainments for visitors of all ages.
Scarborough South Beach is a well-visited resort beach situated on the Yorkshire coast. It is 0.5 kilometres in length with a gentle slope. At low tide, a large area of the beach is exposed and the water's edge can be some distance away. To the north of the bathing water is Scarborough harbour. Behind the beach are many tourist establishments and the town of Scarborough.
Scarborough offers visitors two large, sandy bays, divided by a rocky promontory on which tower the majestic ruins of 11th century Scarborough Castle. Children will love what's on offer here, whether it's building sandcastles, playing in the amusement arcades or splashing about in the waves. South Bay is the livelier of the two beaches, being backed by cafes, ice-cream parlours, shops, theatres and all the entertainments and delights that you'd expect from a traditional seaside resort. Donkey rides are available on the beach. A fine Victorian promenade runs along South Bay, and links this side of the town to North Bay, on the other side of the promontory. The beach is popular with families and sometimes has good surfing conditions. At one end of the bay, the harbour provides mooring for fishing vessels as well as the usual yachts and pleasure boats. Boat trips run from here around the bay or further down the coast.
Scarborough South Bay is a large sandy bay with good facilities, child-friendly amenities, and is popular with families. A handy cliff lift provides easy access to the beach.
Sand
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 18% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 10mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 53% |
| Min temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 15mph |  |
The tide at Scarborough Harbour Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 8:15 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 2:28 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Slipway
There is a charge to park near the beach. During busy periods a park and ride service is available.
Dogs not allowed.
Cleaned regularly.
Daily - 21st May - 4th September
Weekends - 30th April - 15th May
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile south as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile northwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 7 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 10 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 12 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 15 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 16 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 16 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 16 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 16 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 17 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 17 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 17 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 17 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 18 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 19 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 20 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 22 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 24 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
Location: St Nicholas Cliff, Scarborough
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: TA046886
Coordinates: 54°16'57"N 0°23'38"W
Mapcode: GBR TLPX.JL
What 3 Words: found.privately.neck
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: North Yorkshire
Country: England
Local Authority: Scarborough
Nearest postcode: YO11 1PA
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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