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Waterfoot Beach

Antrim, Northern Ireland


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Glen Ariff or Waterfoot is at the foot of possibly the most famous of Antrims Glens.

The beach is a long strip of sand in a wide bay with an old ruined pier on the south side, and another that's more intact to the north.

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Weather and tides for Wednesday 24 April

Today
Chance of rain 1%
Max temp. 11°C
(feels like 9°C)
Wind 7mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 78%
Min temp. 6°C
(feels like 4°C)
Wind 11mph

The tide at Waterfoot Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 6:22 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 1:02 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   9.7°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Waterfoot Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Carnlough Bay Boat Tours (0.6 miles)
Glenarm Castle (1.8 miles)
Steensons Jewelers (1.9 miles)
Glenarm forest (1.9 miles)
Glenariff Forest Park Caravan Park (5.5 miles)
Coast Road (6.5 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

County: Antrim

Country: Northern Ireland

Local Authority: Larne

Nearest postcode: BT44 0JE

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Visitor information for Waterfoot Beach, Antrim, Northern Ireland. Weather, tides, visitor comments, beach facilities, photos, nearest postcode, beach information and nearby accommodation.

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