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Shoeburyness Beach is a mainly sandy beach backed by a promenade, lined with numerous beach huts and a large grassy area. The beach is situated at the easternmost tip of Southend's shoreline and features a mix of sand and shingle. A Foreshore Office and Uncle Tom's cafe, which sells snacks and ice cream, are conveniently located on the beach.
The beach offers a range of facilities, including a slipway at the eastern end, which is regularly used for launching boats and other water sport activities. A cycle path runs behind the seafront, linking the East Beach to Shoebury Common Beach and then on to Southend. The beach is also patrolled by a Coast Guard watch tower, which stands guard over the mouth of the River Thames.
Shoeburyness Beach played a significant role in World War II due to its strategic location, and remnants of the coastal defences can still be seen today.
Shoebury Common Beach is a Blue Flag beach, indicating its high standards of water quality, safety, and environmental management. The beach is south-facing and offers a fun day out for all the family. Its location makes it an ideal spot for accessing popular Thorpe Bay, with its shops, bars, cafes, and restaurants.
It's worth noting that dogs are not allowed on Southend's beaches, including Shoeburyness Beach, between 1st May and 30th September.
Sand Shingle Mud
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Max temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 27mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 72% |
| Min temperature | 8°C |
| feels like | 8°C |
| Wind 28mph | |
The tide at Shoeburyness Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 5:29 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 11:32 PM.
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Food available
Toilets
Pay and display off Shoebury Common Road.
Dogs not allowed May 1st to September 30th (except for guide dogs which are welcome year round).
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
just over a mile west-northwest as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
just over a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 5 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 8 miles west as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road or 13 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles west as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road or 12 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles south as the seagull flies, around 66 miles by road.
around 6 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 65 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 53 miles by road.
around 11 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 70 miles by road.
around 16 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 74 miles by road.
around 16 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 75 miles by road.
around 18 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 77 miles by road.
around 18 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 77 miles by road.
around 18 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 43 miles by road.
around 19 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 78 miles by road.
around 19 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 79 miles by road.
Location: Cambridge Town,
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: TQ926840
Coordinates: 51°31'21"N 0°46'34"E
Mapcode: GBR RR3.K1M
What 3 Words: gloves.kept.shack
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.
Country: England
Local Authority: Southend-on-Sea
Nearest postcode: SS3 9QR
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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