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Shoeburyness Beach

(Shoebury Common Beach)

Essex, England


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Shoeburyness Beach, also known as Shoebury Common beach, is a popular seaside destination located in Essex, offering a unique blend of sandy and shingle shores, scenic promenades, and a range of amenities.

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

Weather and tides for Sunday 20 September

Today
Chance of rain %
Max temperature 20°C
feels like 20°C
Wind 14mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain %
Min temperature 12°C
feels like 17°C
Wind 6mph

The tide at Shoeburyness Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 7:55 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 2:01 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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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

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Visitor information for Shoeburyness Beach, Essex, England. Weather, tides, visitor comments, beach facilities, photos, nearest postcode, beach information and nearby accommodation.

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