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Sandhaven in South Shields is a sandy beach with dunes backed by cliffs. It is good for bird watching and, due to the high number of sea birds present in the area, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The beach is a popular tourist beach with a programme of free entertainment provided during the summer months.
Located south of the River Tyne's south pier, Sandhaven boasts more than half a mile of golden sands. A popular destination for families, Sandhaven is within easy walking distance of the town centre and the award winning sea front parks. Facilities include Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, Dunes Bowling Alley and Smugglers Cove Crazy Golf Course, together with a hugely popular skate park and multi use games area.
During the summer months the beach is cleaned on a daily basis and a dog ban is enforced along the whole length of the beach between 8am and 6pm. A lifeguard service is provided by the RNLI from June until early September and a lively programme of events and activities takes place adjacent to the beach during June, July and August. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching, surfing, and windsurfing, as well as a range of family-friendly activities, including sandcastle competitions, volleyball, and surfing or paddleboarding lessons.
The beach runs from the pier to Trow Point, with the northern end being busier and having lots of family entertainment. The southern part of the beach becomes more natural with grassy dunes and rugged cliffs of Trow Point. The South Tyneside Heritage Trail crosses the beach, and the South Shields Surf School is located nearby.
There is loads of parking on the seafront all along the promenade. Deck chair hire is available from the hire centre under the walkway on the beach. A seasonal dog ban is in place on the northern half of Sandhaven Beach from May 1st to September 30th.
Sand
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 57% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 16mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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| Chance of rain | 17% |
| Max temperature | 18°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 20mph |  |
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The tide at South Shields Beach is currently high. Low tide will be at approximately 3:09 AM tomorrow, and the next high tide will be at approximately 9:45 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Litter bins
There is pay parking by the beach with spaces for disabled visitors.
Dogs not allowed on certain areas May 1st to September 30th, 8am to 6pm.
Cleaned daily during the summer.
Daily - 28th May - 4th September
Poor water quality - bathing not advised
around 2 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 8 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 9 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 11 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 11 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 11 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 15 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 16 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 17 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 18 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 20 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 21 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 22 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
around 24 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 25 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
Location: Westoe, South Shields
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: NZ379672
Coordinates: 54°59'53"N 1°24'31"W
Mapcode: GBR LBLN.T2
What 3 Words: sweep.trap.just
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: South Tyneside
Nearest postcode: NE33 2LD
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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