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Southport is a busy seaside resort located north of Ainsdale and near the mouth of the River Ribble. The beach is a wide, shallow, flat, clean, and sandy stretch, with a very large tidal range. The rear edge of the beach is flanked by a promenade and it also has a pier.
The beach has a very shallow gradient with large areas of sand exposed throughout the tidal cycle. Only at very high water is the beach completely covered by the sea up to the sea wall. The promenade and pier provide additional amenities for visitors.
Although many would say Southport's heyday was in the Victorian era, this traditional seaside resort is still one of the most popular in the UK. The town hosts an array of annual events, and the beach remains a major draw for visitors. The recently restored Pier, which dates back to 1860, is the oldest iron pier in the country and features a viewing platform, a Pier Pavilion with displays on local wildlife and history, and offers tram rides to the end of the pier.
The beach is an ideal spot for traditional Great British seaside pastimes, such as building sandcastles, flying kites, and taking a dip in the safe bathing waters. Visitors can also explore the 22-mile Sefton coastline, which leads from the Mersey into the Ribble Estuary. The surrounding area features some of the largest undeveloped dune systems in the UK, including the Marshside RSPB reserve and two walking trails: the Queen's Jubilee Trail and the Velvet Walk.
Southport beach is a designated bathing beach with lifeguard cover between Easter and September. The beach is dog-friendly, with restrictions from the Pier south towards Pleasureland (for 555m) and to the tide line. The Grade II listed pier is a popular attraction, and visitors can take a stroll down the pier or enjoy the seaside safely with their families.
Sand Mud
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 70% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 23mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 44% |
| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 18mph | |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Southport Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:22 AM tomorrow, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:34 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Parking is available on the beach after paying a parking fee (beach parking can be closed due to high tide). The access is via Marine Drive; PR8 1SB.
Dogs are not permitted on the beach 1st May - 30th September.
Yes
Daily - 30th April - 4th September
Easter Bank Holiday - 25th - 28th March
Good water quality
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Model Railway Village (0.5 miles)
Rotten Row, Southport (0.6 miles)
Southport Marine Lake (0.7 miles)
The Atkinson (0.7 miles)
Tap and Bottles (0.7 miles)
Southport Little Theatre (0.8 miles)
Hesketh Park (1.3 miles)
Royal Birkdale Golf Club (2.2 miles)
Blue Swan Boat Hire (5.8 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 4 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 7 miles north as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 7 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles north as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
around 8 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles south as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 10 miles north as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
around 11 miles north as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
around 12 miles south as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 12 miles south as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 12 miles north as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road.
around 14 miles north as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road.
around 16 miles north as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road.
around 21 miles north as the seagull flies, around 43 miles by road.
around 27 miles north as the seagull flies, around 54 miles by road.
around 28 miles north as the seagull flies, around 52 miles by road.
around 29 miles north as the seagull flies, around 52 miles by road.
around 30 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 51 miles by road.
around 30 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 51 miles by road.
around 15 miles south as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
Location: Southport
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SD326178
Coordinates: 53°39'9"N 3°1'15"W
Mapcode: GBR 7VB6.SD
What 3 Words: hers.loyal.reef
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: Sefton
Nearest postcode: PR8 1SB
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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